Why did the war go so badly for the Allies in the first half of 1940? What factors eventually helped to change the direction of the war? Postings should be at least 200- 250 words and cite sources where appropriate. Also, respond to two classmates' postings.

In terms of troops engaged and casualties produced, the war on the eastern front dwarfed all other campaigns of WWII. Why did the Nazi-Soviet Pact of 1939 eventually give way to the German invasion of the Soviet Union? What factors influenced the course of the war on the eastern front? Postings should be at least 200- 250 words and cite sources where appropriate. Also, respond to two classmates' postings.