JOURNAL ARTICLE

MINSK 1941 DEATH IN THE POCKET.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 147. P. 46 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HARGREAVES, RICHARD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the catastrophic defeat of the Soviet Red Army during Operation Barbarossa, specifically in the Białystok-Minsk area in June and July 1941. This military engagement resulted in the encirclement and destruction of a significant portion of the Red Army, with over 300,000 soldiers surrendering and substantial material losses, including thousands of artillery pieces and tanks. The article contrasts the well-known Dunkirk evacuation with the lesser-known Białystok-Minsk pocket, highlighting the lack of a coordinated Soviet response and the brutal conditions faced by the trapped soldiers. Despite the overwhelming losses, some German commanders expressed caution about the Soviet Union's potential to recover from the defeat. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/07, Issue 147, p46
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:185892203
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