[Freightshaker]

Hitler lost in Russia the day he invaded. The German Army was using a short term doctrine (typical Prussian "quick and lively war") against the largest country in the world. Time and the vast expanses of Russia doomed Hitler to failure. He also grossly underestimated the size of the Russian Army and his prejudice kept him from accepting what a difficult opponent the Russians could be. Logistically, Germany was ill prepared for a long campaign. Shortages were already occurring during the push on Moscow. Hitler or not, Barbarossa would not have succeeded.