Positive Impacts:
*- Slowed down the German advance:** By destroying infrastructure, crops, and other resources, the Soviets made it more difficult for the Germans to move their troops and supplies.
*- Lengthened supply line:** As the German army advanced deeper into Russia, they faced increasingly longer supply lines, which made it more difficult to keep their troops supplied with food and ammunition.
*- Lowered German morale:** The scorched earth tactics led to widespread devastation and suffering, which demoralized the German troops.
Negative Impacts:
*- Hindered Soviet troops as well:** The scorched earth policy also hurt the Soviet troops, as they too had to deal with the lack of resources and the destruction caused by the scorched earth tactics.
*- Led to civilian suffering:** Millions of Soviet civilians were displaced and millions of innocent civilians were killed due to famine, disease and harsh conditions.
*- Damaged the Soviet economy:** The scorched earth policy resulted in the destruction of factories, infrastructure, and other resources, which significantly damaged the Soviet economy.