In what would later be called the most devastating war in history, World War II could have ended up more different than you thought…. War of Annihilation June 28, 1942 Germany unleashes Operation Braunschwieg; the aim is to capture the Strategic Baku Oil fields to fuel the Nazi war machine. June 29, 1942 Russian forces start redeploying to the southern front, realizing their oil supply is in danger. July 1, 1942 July 3, 1942 Operation Braunschwieg is consisting of two army groups: July 4th, 1942 July 7th 1942 July 9th 1942 July 11th 1942 July 13th 1942 Continue to Part 2...