War Witness Heritage, Ep 6: Battle of the Caucasus
Channel: MindScape
Date: 30/04/2015

On July 25, 1942, the Battle of the Caucasus commenced with the German Army's effort to capture the Soviet oil fields in the Caucasus Mountains. Hitler made this desperate effort to obtain oil supplies for his war machine, while, at the same time, attempting to cripple the Soviet Army's ability to resist any further German invasions. By early autumn of 1943, the German Army's hopes were dashed and the Soviets kept control of the Caucasus.

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