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in gunfights to the thirteen strong minutes and. the greek government wins a vote of confidence as it scrambles for support for the savage spending cuts the quiet the security in the north of the stableford that the call for thousands of angry greeks protest against the measures saying their voices are playing. on the former soviet republics remember the victims of the war against fascism wednesday marks the seventieth anniversary of the nazi invasion of the u.s.s.r. some twenty seven million people died to bring about the. next artie's law on that system with british historian talked to michael jones he's written extensively about world war two he shares his knowledge about why hitler invaded the u.s.s.r. and how the soviet people managed to win the war. today marks the seventieth anniversary of the start of operation barbarossa

hitler's code name for germany's invasion of the soviet union it became the largest ever military operation both in terms of sheer resources deployed and also in casualties dr michael jones's new book tells the story of the grand ole me during the second world war dr james thank you for talking to r.t. today let's start from the beginning of operation why did decide to invade the. always wanted to invade the soviet union the reason he gave out was that the soviet union would actually attack germany i think the evidence for that in nineteen forty one flights underneath justification to his military were two main factors the first was hitler's hatred of communism bolshevism and that was what he really put out to your plate it was a crusade against bolshevism bolshevism was a madness that needed to be destroyed but underneath and the real truth about this

war was race hatred and if one reads my income. it's clear that he always wants to carve out living space. and youth some people he regarded as racially inferior and when he announced operation he told himself that it was a war of annihilation and he he he thought in terms of a war of survival. it was going to be the survival of the fittest and it didn't take einstein to realize the consequences of that that there would be horrific losses. and that was indeed what happened how unexpected was the invasion i mean hitler and stalin had signs the molotov ribbentrop pact making them allies on. easy allies of course but allies nonetheless they were allies and the soviet union was caught by surprise and this was stalin's great. stalin was not naive but he

thought that germany would not attack in nineteen forty one he thought the attack would come late and he believed that he could use this product to develop the soviet union's and sphere of influence and at the same time. the right on me and trans industry is beyond your own mountains but in fact he got it very very badly wrong and of course the red army was course deeply unprepared in nine hundred forty one your book is about this is a human story behind the how did it develop militarily during the conflicts at the beginning of nine hundred forty one on the right i mean was how much. by the autumn of ninety four he wanted to last between two and three million tons of killed in this thing and captured it i think few of them is in the world could you sustain that level of punishment and still carried on fighting and it was not madness for.

this high commodity to believe at that point the soviet union. and what was it that kept the red army fighting that's the sixty four thousand dollar question an extraordinary mix of. brutal leadership tough leadership from stalin but it was necessary to be tough and new autum of nineteen forty one and stalin result moscow would be to fund it and there to keep fighting but it was a church and some profound patrick jephson that the red army recovered from the initial crisis realized it was a call for survival and what was that spirit was not just a communist system but russia as a country and the soviet union was in the boardroom and it's not and it really did become a part of it war it was an unusual time in. quite so lots. during the time it comes it's what do you think explains the marks difference in its effectiveness from say nineteen forty one to for example the path that stalin got in which secured a stunning victory but of course there are technical reasons that the red army and

the midst of war is is retraining. and of course it's the worst possible time to do it but they are doing it and to give them credit this because to make a difference they transfer their industry as they got them up and running and certainly by the end dystonic broad that are trained and better equipped but the germans still a formidable foe and i believe there too for it was just a science for the technical side germany could very well have not had either a nine hundred forty one on nine hundred forty two but it with love and it was this extraordinary determination to carry on fighting that the germans underestimated to hit once the short sharp shock and quick campaign was crucial but it didn't work out like that the told that he thought it would all be over and he was not alone and off to the will of the german general just nonsense we were against it but at the time many of them agreed with hitler they thought the war could be very quickly

in three months and of course we won't make the same mistake as the podium we won't have a willing to war because we'll want to buy your time they were carried away by their own successes their previous successes blitzkrieg lightning war and they believe that if they hammered the right on the front here it will be. that they are underestimated the right and they underestimated the soviet union and was that a turning point or was it just the own sense of the winter in the weather they just weren't prepared for well the germans blame the weather. and you could have seen that one coming but they were caught by surprise and they said the weather rolled them but in fact i think the weather was part of the stay. ory and the other part that was much harder for them to acknowledge was that an army that seemed to feel demoralized and lost in a matter of weeks in fact days turned itself around and started fighting and

resisting with stupendous power and the first turning point was outside moscow the germans expected to take the cup and so they were later than they thought but they still thought that with the war and it was the strength and determination of resistance that cooled by surprise had its a campaign it was repeatedly. taking western russia that would in fact be more of a drain on germany's economic resources than it would be beneficial why did he go ahead with the campaign anyway. was motivated by his own sons of leadership he believed he had a mission almost divine mission a very dark divinity to lead his people to great success and it was this mission that he was kind of for on a fundamental level he was never really going to listen to advice that he perceived that the soviet union was the enemy and he also believed its resources could be

plundered and used for great in germany at the end of the day he was going to follow. what what were the consequences of the ultimate failure of operation. it destroyed the german army and destroyed the. throughout the war the majority of its resources were pricing traded on the stock front and even after d.-day more frequently as this division and its military divisions were fighting on the eastern front so it was whether because brothels took place and because casualties took place on. the road it's more casualties than that you could also replace those casualties. so it became a war of attrition and also. really it was going to be germany that would lead us there and it was this dreaded phrase a war on two fronts wasn't. well hitler believed that a war on two fronts could work if you won the war against the soviet union quickly

and of course if he won quickly that could have well been the case but once the war started dragging on until nine hundred forty two nine hundred forty three germany was forced and the very marked which had behaved with a deal of decorum on the western front behaved in a completely different way in the east didn't it what do you put that down see. after the war the german claim that it was fighting a clean war and it was it was the units behind the army and it was the us that were doing all the unpleasant stuff that was not true that some german soldiers on the eastern front would do you see them behave decently but many were infected by the race proper counted towards the smallest poor excuse in the german army eyes the participate in the special senses against the jews against the russians for the imports relation only knew they were going on. justified i mean the

justification was we were fighting a brutal war of survival. that war with dark and any other war in the twentieth century and indeed possibly in human history the role played by the facing is vastly under appreciated in the west why is that. one part it's the legacy of the cold war surprisingly history is normally written they say by the victors but our view of this part of our history is very strongly to the germans because the german view became incorporated into the storefront thinking in the with the call. war so there was an underestimation or an unwillingness to recognize what the soviet union did fully and i think the cold war in part was the

reason for that but i think the other reason is the scale is so vast i mean we're talking about twenty seven million and the civilian and military casualties but i think the other is some it's simply it's so big the people who struggle to really comprehend one of the things i wanted to do in my book is to make that story comprehensible account to give it a human voice so that people can relate and that just being a mass of rather overwhelming statistics that's michael james thank you very much thank you.

so much bryson if you want to balance song from finest impressions. from start on t.v. dot com. today children play war in the old keys to me. but in june one hundred forty one these walls were the first barrier fell and as the troops on their way to moscow. the senators and best players were dying one by one under ceaselessly. water. in the last shelter an unnamed soldier left a few simple words farewell mother i'm dying but i'm not surrendering.

seventy six hours of intense fighting. six thousand jammers. each from field several kilometers long. and now there is only one person who cares . we are surrounded by gravity everywhere but also there are. on this beach which of course is very most appropriate significators a symbol of everything that's wrong with our goddamn government allowing not only garbage but to accumulate where so many guys died. a new battle is going on. the history be protected. return to terra what julian cooper story on our t.v.

. a plane crash in northwest russia claims another life bringing the death toll to forty five experts are investigating the evidence from the site can establish the cause of monday's disaster and the reports suggest pilot error was to play. an icy terrorist operation in russia's north caucasus is underway with reports suggesting special forces have suffered losses in the type of a militant hideout at least seven officers have reportedly been killed in gun fights for thirty strong minutes a group. on the greek government wins a vote of confidence as it scrambles for support of the savage spending cuts required to secure a new bailout in order to stave off get the full thousands of angry freaks protest

against them you're just saying their voices are playing. also the former soviet republics remember the victims of the war against russia it's wednesday marks the seventieth anniversary of the nazi invasion of the u.s.s.r. some twenty seven million people died to bring about victory over east for. more of that online from us about to go now it's coming up to a quarter of nigeria's call the latest action in the world sport. hello welcome to this post here the top stories. the new special one under a ball as he's confirmed as the new chelsea manager after moving from portugal on a three year deal. plus close cold a fine time champion vs williams comes out on top after a mighty battle with veteran q.b.

dante crowned in the second round at wimbledon. and in the army now it is the most as possible trott sign a new garden center help them restore their fallout european glory. but first a vocal and chelsea have confirmed under way below zero s. as the club's new manager a former quarter head will start work immediately after signing a three year deal following his departure from the portuguese champions on choose day the thirty three year old student english speaker previously worked as a scout under jones a marine at stamford bridge and began his managerial career with portuguese first division academic in october two thousand and nine he took them four winners and got on to an eleventh place finish in the country's new cup semifinal place then of course so he won the league cup and you're right reading this season after they became only the second portuguese club since benfica nine hundred seventy three of the elite campaign unbeaten last boss is chelsea's youngest ever manager the same age as players write one part and to be a drogba who was sacked previous coach carlo ancelotti last month. now this

wednesday there is a patch program in the russian premier league cup announcement around before a month long summer break to moscow dobby's are taking center stage at the said ok still convinced it's going on too late to know when a response back in his first match in traunch league leaders discount has won five of the last six games time forgotten a lot more t.v. transport champions will be in breach newport is going to nail informs of its pieces burton come to face the next two top scorers and sustained second wasn't clear so that's off the lifeline and he hasn't got a complex claw in the early kick off tom and then randall stock exchange second half penalties and a cagey draw but this does nigerian defender isaac oh don't go it was sent off to make way for the second half next including coffee break the deadlock from the spot but in a replica of that goal against his nastiness was brought down in tones going around seven minutes in time and about off. just be tricky path to

level the match. wells where i'm confident that there are only shots on both beach and wanna be dispositive to get past that in a corner and stand back from it said scott from outside the box for a politician to finish it off no mystery also now chick. on the law champions anita confound emanuel added i always in my transfer targets this summer match the city say they will release the twenty seven year old tigers star it's going money's right f.a. cup winners bought out a bio from asking for forty billion dollars two years ago however that city in which an elite which is said to suffer a big loss as a need are believed to be ready to offer a maximum of only thirteen million dollars. including the well meanwhile former tottenham boss martin yawl has signed a two year deal to become manager of english premier league side fallen and the fifty five year old dutchman says he is delighted to be going back to work after taking a year long break. i go through the. same story every day. and

where you would like to come back to me with my shit when i left. right here i will shortz today and we'll be back. with. tennis now in defending champion rafael nadal is in action in the rain delayed second round at wimbledon but not right spaniard is up against unseeded american ryan sweeting is looking to reach the third round of major tournament for the first time last year minus twenty thirty is an easy straight sets win by conceding beneteau france while it was an early exit to russia's people need since there's no match against frenchman ganske a while before that it was a really close shave as williams as the five time former champion was taking the distance by forty year olds can. also in round two the japanese veteran still i'm still five want to lead in the first set before winning it my great. big scare for williams but the twenty third seeded american went to square as well so that's all

. right down to the wire in the decider reeves turning out strong that take it eight six. months or three hours however does he still the second that is going to reach the stuff that we're. going to get right for me. of course it's. very very disappointed it was very close but most important. i prayed it's my opinion. it's huge to fight down with go go here and then shoot great preview so i can fight it was a very very good match. basketball now and cisco have unveils two new signings whom they hope will once again make the russian club a force to be reckoned with in europe the moscow outfit enjoyed

a wretched season last time out as they fail to get past the first hurdle of the euro league and she thought it reports. one serious cast was campaigning in decades the club has been quick to mark noon and police each and sunday media team to try and help the team to back to advantage with the best clubs from around the continent. who's come off a stellar season in the french lee said to join a team like say it was a no brainer this is a team full of great players you know i know my role is going to be different this year than it was you know the last two years in france but you know that's that's that's part of the challenge as as a player and as part of me wanted to have a better career is killings less of a role but in a bigger picture so. you know i feel like you know this is the organization that you want to be in so if you want to get to the final for the euro leagues in the northeast each states can have a point a man with massive experience he's twenty three oklahoma city thunder for three

seasons would be a great addition to the school especially pulling in march for a pick from trees among the g.o.p. with an imitation mold is also expected to lead to moscow on its search says he had offers to stay in the n.b.a. he said he's designed to win trophies that's why he joined the army in the one main reason. i came here from india really intrigued russia only trickling everything. and don't have opportunity here to play. one of the leading roles in this team and that's one thing i was missing and the teacher is likely to be a starter and serious crimes go to man will probably have to be content with less playing time on the court however the american says his versatility could prove to be a major plus point for beyond even at the end of the day i just want to do things to help the team win where there's rebounding scoring the ball over passing the ball or playing thief and you know i feel like on this team i can really help you

know in a lot of different ways because this is not so much pressure. one individual guy each game as a collective group we can find ways to do a lot of little things to help this team win a serious counterpart in transition but many of the old guard stepping down and whether it be on the big picture or placed in some of the best talent from around europe to regain their place going to europe's elite after last season it's been satisfactory campaign which completely county. not one of us one anticipated news of the year in the n.b.a. spanish hot prospects really rubio finally touchdown in minneapolis after a two year wait as the twenty year old is aiming to change the fortunes of the team that finished bottom of the league last season and minnesota timberwolves. taught how to do here the most important thing is next year i'm going to play for minnesota. going to try to wean try to be

a better team i'm so happy to be here. moving on to cycling and it's just ten days to go before the start of the tour de france and british writer mark cavendish says he's itching to finally convert is numerous stage wins the elusive green jersey the close to the points winner last year's race was won by under fire star alberto contador and also the favorites to retain the overall win as yellow jersey i think this cavendish in the optional five stage victories including the final ride to paris which is more than any other rider into his overall tally to impressive fifteen in three years however i think the screens had to settle for a disappointing second place in the points classification of the twenty six year old is all set to go one better next month may his hands cover to green jersey like the one who played the last year's terrorist spain. i am going for the green jersey i have gone for the green jersey the last two years is just my way of getting the green jersey is to try and win as many stages possible which technically is more points on offer for stage win so technically you should come out on top on the has

been the case last year so i am got the job i have got the green jersey but it's not free not try and put my tactics of getting there was how i did it. and finally russia may be busy preparing for their made an appearance at the rugby world cup in new zealand in september that's another form of the sport rugby sevens will be facing this weekend russian capital is once again hosting the second of the four stages of the european serious pressure off if overall after the season that they are last week in and leading the way ahead this plane while teams are taking part making for the prop sheds with matches on saturday sunday away on home turf for the young russian team is what they'll be aiming for but also my goals my father in the future. and there's. a lot is now being done we've worked out a program for the russian national team as they prepare for the twenty sixteen summer olympics in rio these are the first games to feature rugby seven storm and

it's all main goal now twenty thirty one muscular stage the world cup and we hope russia will go into these events in top form and produce the best possible result so. that's all sports is i think. hungry for the full story we've got to tell the biggest issues get the human voice face to face with the news makers on our team.

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