Initial attack on Russia (breaking non-agression pact)
June22,1941-- Led by Von Paulos
Stalin was warned, did nothing-- caught off guard
First attacks masterful. Soviets pushed back
Captured Leningrad/ Keiv, 50 miles from Moscow
Russians retreat to Moscow, scorched earth policy
Russian Winter hits. Coldest in 50 years
German machines all freeze. Germans not ready for winter
Thousands died from cold
Attack on Moscow failed (50 miles)
Siberian Soldiers and weather primary reason
Summary
The germans broke non aggression pact against Russia in 1941. Stalin did not want to believe that they were going to attack so never prepared his army. However, the Russians fought them off using the scorched earth policy and from the factor of weather.
Quote
"The enemy is at the gate. It is a question of life and death." - Andrei Zhandov
Question
If Germany hadn't broke the non aggression pact would Russia and Germany stayed at peace?