Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘Operation Barbarossa’?
1. It was a two pronged attack on Russia by Germany.
2. The harsh Russian winter delayed the German progress.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. Both 1 and 2
• B. 1 only
• C. 2 only
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 only

It was a three pronged attack. The Germans sought to attack the north through Leningrad, from the centre through Moscow and in the south through Kiev.
However, the war in Greece campaign led to delays which proved to be costly for the Germans, as the Russian winters halted their movement.