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soviet have defensive strategy and deploy their armies on Stalin line 1941

soviet put 180 divisions as first strategic echelon in 100 km depth from border and second strategic echelon of 60 on western Dvina and Dnieper. German destroyed soviet border armies in July battles OTL

what if soviet deployed whole red army on Stalin-line aka Dnieper and western Dvina 300 km distance to border.so that strategic surprise don't have effect. have better logistical support on their prewar bases.
soviet dont make Molotov line instead soviet continue to build Stalin line
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