What if Germany never invaded Russia?

So what would have happened if Hitler had not invaded Russia? A more likely possibility is that Hitler could have chosen to move south instead of east. With most of Western Europe under his control after the summer of 1940, and Eastern Europe either subdued or allied with Germany, Hitler had a choice by mid-1941.

What would happen if Germany invaded Russia first in ww1?

In this scenario, Russia would have Plan G. They would retreat. In the process, there might be high casualties when the Germans advance faster than the Russians expect. I could see a Russian Revolution going on, but one with the intent of replacing the tsar, not overthrowing the entire regime.

What did Germany do with its petroleum resources during WWII?

The most advanced and productive method was “hydrogenation,” which produced 18 million tons of high quality liquid fuel, from 1939–1945. The quality was so good, it was used for aviation fuel and motor gasoline. Germany had zilch “next to nothing” for petroleum deposits. What Germany did have was lots of coal, “lignite” coal to be exact.

How long could a German plane stay in British airspace?

With reduced engine performance, German aircraft could only remain in British airspace for 15-20 minutes if they were to have enough fuel to return to base. Considering how close a fight the Battle of Britain turned out to be, any increased performance by the Luftwaffe might well have proven critical to the battle’s course.

Why was there not enough oil in Europe for WW2?

Despite all those measures, though, there simply was not enough oil available in Europe to satisfy the huge requirements of a mechanized force in the service of a country with expansionist aims. A panzer division typically consumed 1,000 gallons (approx. 30 barrels) of fuel per mile traveled.

How much synthetic fuel was used in WW2?

By 1941, synthetic fuel production had reached a level of 31 million barrels per year. Austerity programs were instituted long before the beginning of the war, and fuel bought from the Soviet Union and Romania was stockpiled against future needs.