326K views · 6.4K reactions | In late June, German troops moved into Latvia as part of Operation Barbarossa. The offensive began just days after Nazi Germany launched its invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. By July 1, Riga had fallen and within days, the entire country was under German occupation. Some visuals in this video are AI-animated recreations based on historical photos. Image Credits: https://en.wikipedia.org/ | Buro Facts | Facebook

The turning point of Operation Barbarossa, Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, occurred during the brutal winter of that year. Initially, the campaign aimed for a swift victory, but supply issues and fierce Soviet resistance soon hindered German advances. The pivotal moment came in December 1941, when the Soviet Red Army launched a counteroffensive near Moscow, pushing the Germans back. Harsh winter conditions and underestimating Soviet resilience contributed to the failure of t