And more importantly would it have been successful?
Lets say that we take the infamous departure. At the beginning of the war with Russia, Hitler takes Moscow instead of turning south. For the most part the only thing left to do in Russia is to mop up Russian resistance as their leadership and most of their army is gone.
Germany turns west. America has joined the war recently.
The Allies realize Russia is done for. Would they have attempted a peace with Germany and focused on beating Japan (The British I am certain would never have) or would they attempt a D-Day? What would have been the resources necessary and the expected casualties, and the end result?
Lets say that we take the infamous departure. At the beginning of the war with Russia, Hitler takes Moscow instead of turning south. For the most part the only thing left to do in Russia is to mop up Russian resistance as their leadership and most of their army is gone.
Germany turns west. America has joined the war recently.
The Allies realize Russia is done for. Would they have attempted a peace with Germany and focused on beating Japan (The British I am certain would never have) or would they attempt a D-Day? What would have been the resources necessary and the expected casualties, and the end result?