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momentum77 t1_j10nn21 wrote

Because winter offensives have been historically successful.

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ComprehensiveLaw7522 t1_j11sdyr wrote

Historically, it helped Russia win the war against Germany. Weird how the German military in WWII has the problems of the Russian military today. Improper equipment, scarce rations, low training, conscripts, the list goes on

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A7V- t1_j12cg6k wrote

The list would probably start with "being commanded by a decrepit, sick, foolish, bloodthirsty, murderous old man."

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Vashyo t1_j12fztl wrote

Situation is very similar with all those. Even down to the part of being surrounded by only yes-men.

Germans fought probably better initially only because of the force of pervitin.

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zepprith t1_j145a9w wrote

Stalin wasn't the best person either. He killed millions just like Hitler, the deference is WWII was a defensive war for Russia.

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DillBagner t1_j12gsxg wrote

It helped the USSR win a defensive war against Germany* A majority of the Soviet forces fighting, if I remember correctly, were Ukrainian.

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Kandiru t1_j13acfr wrote

So this is Ukrainians killing Nazis again? WWII part ii?

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