Following Order 227 (Not a step back) present day media shows that the Soviets employed teams to execute anyone who tried to retreat without permission, notably in ‘Enemy at the Gates’ and ‘Company of Heroes 2’. How true was this and what is the view of this in current former soviet states?

by The_Liege_Lord

Additionally, in cases were entire units retreated rather than just a handful of men, were the units collectively punished or just the leadership?

Georgy_K_Zhukov

More of course can be said, but this may be of interest.