Why did Hitler launch Operation Barbarossa?

To invade France following his annexation of the Sudetenland in 1939
To gain control of the rich resources that were under the control of the USSR
To counter the approaching American army after their victory at the Battle of the Bulge
To secure control over Western Europe before attempting to secure control over Eastern Europe

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Why did Hitler launch Operation Barbarossa?

 To invade France following his annexation of the Sudetenland in 1939
 To gain control of the rich resources that were under the control of the USSR
 To counter the approaching American army after their victory at the Battle of the Bulge
 To secure control over Western Europe before attempting to secure control over Eastern Europe

jigglypuff314 · Answer

Hello @JessicaJean0915 and Welcome to OpenStudy! :) You have asked this question in our OpenStudy Feedback section.. I believe you would get a much better and faster response if you asked your question in our History section ^_^ http://openstudy.com/study#/groups/History