Which unit was Mölders part of during Operation Barbarossa?
Jagdgeschwader 51
Jagdgeschwader 52
Jagdgeschwader 53
Jagdgeschwader 54
Answer
Jagdgeschwader 51 (JG 51), led by Werner Mölders, played a significant role in Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. JG 51, known as the "Mölders Geschwader," was a fighter unit tasked with providing air superiority and supporting ground forces. Under Mölders' command, JG 51 achieved remarkable success, claiming numerous aerial victories and contributing to the Wehrmacht's initial advances in the east.
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