Russians "Scorch" A Railway StationGerman soldiers approaching a blazing goods train after the Russians have "Scorched" the station.Swift German advance made it impossible for the Russians to remove in time a goods train from a suddenly occupied railway station. But the Russians are masters in the "Scorched earth" technique. In a surprise counter-attack they carried out the complete destruction of the station and the rolling stock, leaving in the hands of the enemy nothing but smouldering ruins. August 10, 1942. (Photo by Keystone).