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Historians indicate that Stalin was essentially shocked that the Nazis declared war in 1941. Were Soviet leaders not suspicious or fully tipped off by the massive buildup on (what would become) the Eastern front in the time leading up to 22 June?

by /u/ogie381 in /r/AskHistorians

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