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Mussolini's Greek Debacle Delays Germany
- Mussolini's failed invasion of Greece delayed Germany's planned attack on the Soviet Union by five weeks.
- This delay is considered a turning point that contributed to Germany's failure in Russia.
Stalin's Blindness to Invasion
- Stalin ignored numerous intelligence warnings about the German invasion plans.
- He considered German troop buildups as camouflage rather than a genuine threat.
Hess's Lone Flight to Britain
- Rudolf Hess took a customized plane to fly alone to Scotland to try to negotiate peace with Britain.
- His mission failed, leading to his capture and imprisonment by British forces.