🇧🇾 Operation Barbarossa: Ground Zero of Nazi Germany Invasion of USSR {Brest Fortress, BELARUS}

On June 22, 1941, the Brest Fortress became the site of the start of Operation Barbarossa with the Nazi Germany invasion of the Soviet Union. From the Soviet perspective, WWII in Belarus is where the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45 initiated.

Given the brutality of Germany's Third Reich and the subsequent casualties suffered by the Soviets eventually counting into the millions, the Brest Fortress has become the symbol of Belarusian defense of their homeland. At the Brest Fortress Hero Complex today, in a family-friendly environment, visitors enjoy a natural, and ominous, ambiance while learning about the sacrifices made by previous generations.

With a tour of the Brest Fortress Hero Memorial Complex, Matt gains a different outlook about the Eastern Front and WWII in Belarus.

Questions Answered:
- where did Nazi Germany start Operation Barbarossa?
- what is the Great Patriotic War from Russia's perspective?
- what is a Soviet Hero City?
- what is the Brest Fortress Hero Memorial Complex?

Brest Fortress Hero Memorial Complex:

Entering Belarus:

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[TocTeplv]

Interesting, who are those " some" in international art circles. probably those, who put banana peal on a rock and call it "art" worthy of displaying.

[fredlandry]

There is a great Russian film called Fortress Of War about this place good movie.

[priceandpride]

You talk so slow, is that so the old people can understand you?

[jjdunlea]

this video though illustrative in an apology for the Russians using russian political terms and devoid of any real critical analysis. the use of local so called 'experts' was just inaccurate propaganda.