Operation Barbarossa
Was the operation to invade the Soviet Union
Was led by Adolf Hitler
Many retreating Russians employed the scorched earth policy
The Nazi offensive was slowed due to foul weather conditions
Was led by Adolf Hitler
Many retreating Russians employed the scorched earth policy
The Nazi offensive was slowed due to foul weather conditions
With the breaking of the peace treaty, Nazi Germany was more than keen to invade the Soviet Union. Instead of leaving their homes and farms to be pillaged by the Nazi's the Russians employed the scorched earth policy where as they retreated they burned everything in their wake, leaving nothing for the Nazi's.