We all know that the Soviet Union only beat the Germans back because of the immense amounts of supplies that was sent from its allies, mainly from the United States. Let's say the Soviet Union was to beat the Nazis without any foreign help. What would they need for this?
A larger population base in Siberia and Central Asia to support the war?
A Soviet "green revolution" due to focus on genetics research?
Industrialisation along the Caspian Sea area?
Infrastructural development in coal and mineral basins in Siberia?
Now let's say Stalin rose to power as IOTL and, as IOTL, was free to develop any policy as he wished. And let's also say that the Germans invaded the Soviet Union with Barbarossa, as per OTL. Given the requirements we have outlined for the Soviet Union to beat back the Nazis, how much can Stalin accomplish in the timeframe given?
A larger population base in Siberia and Central Asia to support the war?
A Soviet "green revolution" due to focus on genetics research?
Industrialisation along the Caspian Sea area?
Infrastructural development in coal and mineral basins in Siberia?
Now let's say Stalin rose to power as IOTL and, as IOTL, was free to develop any policy as he wished. And let's also say that the Germans invaded the Soviet Union with Barbarossa, as per OTL. Given the requirements we have outlined for the Soviet Union to beat back the Nazis, how much can Stalin accomplish in the timeframe given?