A little known battle between Russian and Japanese forces in 1939 redirects each country’s directional ambitions. Russia focuses on the West, too close for Hitler’s comfort and Japan turns to the South, eventually coming to the attention of the Americans.
Episode 528-Operation Northern Lights
Gen. von Manstein is sent north to capture Leningrad. But days before his attack is launched, the Soviets launch their own. And the results of this battle will be felt all the way to Stalingrad.
