Which of the following best describes the relationship between germany and the soviet union prior to operation barbarossa? a) bitter enemies b) convenient allies c) there was no relationship d) happily indifferent to each other

Before Operation Barbarossa, Germany and the Soviet Union were convenient allies (B).

Explanation:

Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. Nazi Germany wanted to conquer the western Soviet Union so Germans could populate it, for slave labor, and for resources. However, the two years prior to the invasion Germany and the Soviet Union signed political and economic pacts with one another. This was for strategic purposes for the Germans so that they could invade. That's what made the Soviet Union a convenient ally for the Germans.

answer

the statement that best describes president carter’s attempt to free the hostages in iran is c. all of the attempts failed.

explanation

the operation eagle claw conducted by the united states armed forces was a failed mission which aimed to rescue 52 americans captured as hostages in the american embassy, tehran on 24/4/1980.the mission was authorized by president jimmy carter. the failures included;   obstacles in operation that included operational conditions challenges caused by sandstorms, hydraulic problems of one the helicopters and , mechanical failure of another helicopter that was identified as a cracked rotor blade and the crashing of another helicopter during mission abortion causing death of 8 service persons.