Question

what practice by retreating soviet forces prevented resources from falling into german hands? the soviets forced the old and feeble into military service. the soviets initiated a counteroffensive against the germans. the soviets enacted a scorched earth policy. the soviets cut off the supply lines from the axis powers.

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze each choice in the context of Soviet actions against Germany (likely in WWII). A scorched - earth policy involves destroying resources (like food, infrastructure) to prevent the enemy (Germans) from using them.

• Option 1: Focusing on military tasks alone doesn't directly relate to starving Germans.
• Option 2: A military victory doesn't inherently cause starvation of the civilian population.
• Option 3: By implementing a scorched - earth policy, the Soviets destroyed food supplies, farms, etc., which would lead to food shortages for the German troops and civilians in occupied Soviet territory (or as they advanced).
• Option 4: Cutting off supply lines from Axis powers is not the main way the Soviets caused starvation for Germans; the scorched - earth policy's destruction of local resources is more relevant.

Answer:

The Soviets enacted a scorched - earth policy