[dfwgator]

Many Russians and Ukrainians originally welcomed the Germans as “liberators”. If Hitler treated the Russian occupation more in line with the occupation of France, I think many Russians would not have fought.

[brownsfan]

*** Many Russians and Ukrainians originally welcomed the Germans as “liberators”. ***

Interesting. I didn’t know that.

[BobinIL]

Many Russians and Ukrainians originally welcomed the Germans as “liberators”

Yes If he had not sent in the death squads his forces aided by Ukranians would have easily crossed the Volga and cut supplies and fuel off to Moscow.