General Frost vs. Hitler
In the midst of the Second World War, on June 22, 1941, Germany launched its invasion of the Soviet Union. This invasion was codenamed Operation Barbarossa. Adolf Hitler predicted a quick victory for his unified Nazi armed forces, but after initial success, the brutal campaign dragged on. The Operation was not a success and the patient (that being the Nazis) died. Could this be because of General Frost?
Operation Barbarossa failed due to strategic blunders, determined Soviet resistance, and harsh winter weather. Hitler did not anticipate a long campaign lasting into the winter, and therefore adequate preparations, such as the distribution of warm clothing and winterization of vehicles, were not made.
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