1942 -
World War II:
USSR leader
Joseph Stalin issues
Order No. 227 in response to alarming German advances into Russia. Under the order all those who retreat or otherwise leave their positions without orders to do so will be immediately killed.
1942 -
World War II:
USSR leader
Joseph Stalin issues
Order No. 227 in response to alarming German advances into Russia. Under the order all those who retreat or otherwise leave their positions without orders to do so will be immediately killed.