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What was the primary objective of the 'Scorched Earth' policy employed by various retreating armies, notably Russia against Napoleon and Germany in WWII?
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To conserve resources for their own future use
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- To conserve resources for their own future use
- To deny resources and shelter to advancing enemy forces
- To create uninhabitable zones to slow down enemy advance
- To demoralize enemy troops with destruction
Explanation & Context
The 'Scorched Earth' tactic involves destroying anything that could be useful to an enemy army as it advances, including food supplies, infrastructure, and shelter, thereby hindering their logistical support.
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