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The Germans and the Finns were unable to close the ring besieging Leningrad because of Lake Ladoga which , when frozen , became the "Road of Life" allowing supplies to enter into the city .

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Q: How did Germany plan the Siege of Leningrad and how were they unable to successfully conquer it despite it lasting for nearly 900 days?
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