Political authority opposition and the state of Russia in wartime (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which year was Marshal Tukhachevsky purged during Stalin's military purges?
In which year was Marshal Tukhachevsky purged during Stalin's military purges?
1937
How many warnings of German troop build-up did Stalin ignore before the German attack?
How many warnings of German troop build-up did Stalin ignore before the German attack?
80 warnings
How many Soviet troops were shot at the Battle of Stalingrad under Orders 270 and 227?
How many Soviet troops were shot at the Battle of Stalingrad under Orders 270 and 227?
13,500
What percentage of GDP did Russia dedicate to the war effort?
What percentage of GDP did Russia dedicate to the war effort?
50%
How many Polish officers and elite were shot at Katyn in April 1940?
How many Polish officers and elite were shot at Katyn in April 1940?
Over 20,000
How many men served in NKVD punishment companies during the war?
How many men served in NKVD punishment companies during the war?
Over 430,000
How many Soviet citizens were stranded in German-occupied Europe after the war?
How many Soviet citizens were stranded in German-occupied Europe after the war?
Over 5 million
How many German soldiers did graduates of the Central Women's School for Sniper Training kill?
How many German soldiers did graduates of the Central Women's School for Sniper Training kill?
12,000
From what date did Stalin head Stavka as Commander-in-chief?
From what date did Stalin head Stavka as Commander-in-chief?
10 July
How many rail wagon loads of machinery and resources were moved east after the German attack?
How many rail wagon loads of machinery and resources were moved east after the German attack?
1.5 million