Soviet War Economy (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many trains were used to evacuate Soviet industry eastward during the German invasion?
How many trains were used to evacuate Soviet industry eastward during the German invasion?
Approximately 20,000 trains
What was the primary destination for relocated Soviet industry during the evacuation?
What was the primary destination for relocated Soviet industry during the evacuation?
The Urals
How many wagons per day were needed to transport steel production equipment from the Dnieper area?
How many wagons per day were needed to transport steel production equipment from the Dnieper area?
3,000 wagons per day
How many factories were relocated from Moscow during the evacuation?
How many factories were relocated from Moscow during the evacuation?
500 factories
How did the command economy perform in peacetime compared to wartime conditions?
How did the command economy perform in peacetime compared to wartime conditions?
Inefficient in peace, effective in war
What role did Andrei Tupolev serve from 1929?
What role did Andrei Tupolev serve from 1929?
Chief designer
Where did the USSR rank among Lend-Lease recipients from Jan-March 1943?
Where did the USSR rank among Lend-Lease recipients from Jan-March 1943?
Second after the UK
Which two main routes delivered foreign aid to the USSR?
Which two main routes delivered foreign aid to the USSR?
Arctic convoys & Persian Corridor
How many American trucks did Lend-Lease supply to the USSR?
How many American trucks did Lend-Lease supply to the USSR?
Over 300,000 trucks
When was foreign aid especially important for the Soviet war effort?
When was foreign aid especially important for the Soviet war effort?
Winter of 1942-1943