World War II - Hitler issued the directive to prepare for an invasion of the Soviet Union
Time: Wednesday Dec 18, 1940
Place: Berlin, Germany
Details: On 18 December 1940, Hitler issued the directive to prepare for an invasion of the Soviet Union.
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