Why was attacking Russia such a bad idea for the Germans?

By june 1943, the allies had regained control of north america. what was the advantage of controlling this region? what would you describe the axis's situation in europe in 1942? how might the axis have benefited by gaining control of great britain by 1942? the last questions of my quiz 10 points more than normal answer it honestly so i can get a good grade < 3

One drawback of voluntary trade is that it a.requires two groups to use a common language b.can make one group dependent upon another for necessary goods c.doesn't occur unless there is a shortage of goods for at least one group d.forces groups to rely on themselves to produce all the goods they need

Causes and effects of the great depression