Great Patriotic War

The Great Patriotic War was the term used by the Soviet Union to describe its conflict with Nazi Germany during World War II, from June 22, 1941, to May 9, 1945. It began with Germany’s invasion (Operation Barbarossa) and included major battles such as Stalingrad, Kursk, and the Battle of Berlin. The Soviet Union’s victory was pivotal in the defeat of Nazi Germany and shaped post-war Eastern Europe and Soviet influence.