Gilbert 242 . But Russia would not give up so easily . As the extent and reality of the German atrocities became widely known throughout Russia , the will to resist stiffened and the "patriotic war " became in reality a 'people 's war , but the cost to soldier and civilian alike was horrendous (Erickson Erickson 72 . As winter set in , tenacious defense prevented the Germans from capturing Moscow . However , the Russians found a surprising ally . The Germany army was ill-equipped to withstand the...











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