Question

operation barbarossa

• germany invaded ________.
• the russian winter caused big problems because german soldiers had no ________.
• the soviets used the “________” policy to destroy anything the germans could use.
• this was the first time in wwii that ________.

trench warfare

• trench warfare is when soldiers fight from ________ in the ground.
• video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt0strebxi

Explanation:

For the "Operation Barbarossa" section:

• Germany invaded the Soviet Union (USSR) during Operation Barbarossa.
• The Russian Winter caused big problems because German soldiers had no warm clothing (or appropriate winter gear) to use.
• The Soviets used the "Scorched Earth" policy to destroy anything the Germans could use.

For the "Trench Warfare" section:

• This was the first time in WWII that trench warfare was used (or became a significant feature, though trench warfare was more prominent in WWI, but if the context is WWII, maybe a specific front).
• Trench warfare is when soldiers fight from trenches in the ground.

Answer:

• Germany invaded: the Soviet Union (USSR)
• The Russian Winter caused big problems because German soldiers had no: warm clothing (or winter gear)
• The Soviets used the "____" policy to destroy anything the Germans could use: Scorched Earth
• This was the first time in WWII that: trench warfare was used (or a similar description based on context)
• Trench warfare is when soldiers fight from: trenches