spring 1941
Rasputitza
Heavy rains in Russia turn much of the land into mud, forcing offensive operations to halt until the weather dries up. Nonetheless the attrition costs to Russia are high now that the cold has passed.
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"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill
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