[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
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[Homer_J_Simpson]

Selections from West Point Atlas for the Second World War
German Invasion of Russia – Operations, 22 June-25 August 1941
The Mediterranean Basin
The Far East and the Pacific, 1941 – The Imperial Powers, 1 September 1939

[dfwgator]

Smolensk, where the Nazis will soon discover the mass graves at Katyn.

[fso301]

Many factors can be cited as reason for the failure of Operation Barbarossa but pausing at Smolensk and redirecting forces was a crucial mistake by Hitler.

[Larry381]

The following photos have no date and no description so let me apologize in advance. I post them in case anyone might have some interest in them.

I will try to post only photos that appear to be taken during the summer of 1941. In some cases I will add personal comments so you know who to blame when I screw up.

I don't know if this German actually captured this female soldier or just thought it would make an interesting photo.

Russian prisoners marching west-I'm guessing in the Ukraine.

A sight that is becoming more common as the German army moves east.

Soviet propaganda poster

German soldier talks to wounded Soviet tanker.

[PAR35]

Since Gen. Chaffee will die on August 22, concerns about his health seem well merited. Couldn’t find anything on the Prince of Hesse on a quick search.

[CougarGA7]

• Kirponos begins plans to withdraw his forces eastward.