The history of mankind did not know such enormous human losses as the Second World War caused, during which an average of 8 million people perished each year. Almost half of these losses fell to the share of the Soviet Union. He suffered the most material damage: in whole or in part 1710 cities and towns were destroyed, more than 70,000 villages and villages, together - about 30% of national wealth. No European country, having experienced such a blow and moral shock, would not stand against the power of Nazi Germany. Almost 3/4 of the military potential of the fascist bloc was thrown against the USSR ...