How do you think World War II would have gone if the Russian winter of '41-'42 had seen record warmth?

Answer 1

The oil that froze in the sumps of lorries and tanks in early November 1941, and the summer clothing worn by the Werhmact brought the german blitzkrieg to a stop, while the Russian t-34/s and their Siberian Winter divisions were fully mobile in the winter weather.

A warmer weather would've kept the German war machine moving and most likely would've allowed them to capture Moscow in the winter of 41.

Could the war have resulted in a different ending? Probably not, since the land and war factories were well behind the Urals and there was plenty of space to be used. Moscow in 41 and Stalingrad in 42 were more political objectives that could've been over-run with warmer weather, but the size of the Red Army and immense land base that still loomed, was far beyond the scope of german resource.

The ultimate end would have only been delayed by warmer weather.

Answer 2

Operation Barbarossa (Unternehmen Barbarossa) was the codename for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II that commenced on June 22, 1941. The operation was named after Emperor Frederick Barbarossa of the Holy Roman Empire. It is not to be confused with the whole war on the Eastern Front. Operation Barbarossa lasted from June 1941 to December 1941, the Eastern front lasted from June 1941 to May 1945 when the Soviets took Berlin.

The original goal was the rapid conquest of the European part of the Soviet Union and Ukraine, west of a line connecting the cities of Arkhangelsk and Astrakhan, often referred to as the AA line, see the translation of Hitler's directive for details. The failure of Operation Barbarossa arguably resulted in the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany, and was a turning point for the fortunes of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. Most significantly of all, Operation Barbarossa opened up the Eastern Front, which ultimately became the biggest theatre of war in human history, with some of the largest and most brutal battles, deadliest atrocities, terrible loss of life, and miserable conditions for Soviets and Germans alike.

IF THE RUSSIAN WINTER OF 41-42 HAD SEEN RECORD WARMTH THE GERMANS WOULD HAVE CAPTURED MOSCOW AND RULED THE WESTERN WORLD

Answer 3

It would have turned out almost the same but the second front in the west would have been more crucial.
Germany had no long range bomber and their long distant logistics was not designed for a long drug out war.
Germany had already exhausted its supplies upon reaching the outskirts of Moscow.
The Russian war machine out of the far east would still have repelled the invaders.
Also, the allies in England were still continuing to bomb the German industrial machine thereby limiting their war capabilities.
Germany's only chance at success was to have successfully invaded England and than wait a minimum of one year to re mobilize against the communist.
Finally, Germany would have somehow established peace with the US which was high doubtful if possible.

Answer 4

WWII would have lasted longer but, the Russian forces would merely have retreated further into the hinterland. The German supply routes were overstretched and their hopes of being able to live off the land (which meant the Russian populace would have to starve) wouldn't have lasted long.

Eventually, the Russians would have broken back - winter is 42-43 would have been reliably awful.

Answer 5

In fact Marshall Mud was far more deadly to the Germans than General Winter. At least in the snow the tanks could move.

Answer 6

no different. hitler never should have fought a two front war. stalin didn't trust hitler and was ready for his treachery. the russian troops were prepared for a german invasion. the war on the western front was going poorly and hitler needed to make ground somewhere, so he violated the treaty he signed with stalin. cost him the war earlier than expected.

Answer 7

It would have ended the same. The Germans could not have held back the waves of gun fodder that the USSR was sending at them.

Answer 8

Nah....wouldn't have made any difference. Hitler wanted to get rid of the Commies in rain, sleet, snow, or shine.

Answer 9

The nazis were doomed to loze (did that on purpose) no matter what. Just a matter of time no matter the circumstances.