Mar 24, 2025 · The Soviets did invade the Kurile Islands in August 1945. Invading the Home Islands would have been more difficult, but it's not accurate to say the Soviets had no …

Mar 8, 2015 · Many years ago, I read about the Soviets using bombs/anti-personnel weapons disguised as toys, during their invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. I must admit, I just …

Sep 18, 2018 · Many people all over the internet say that it was the Russians who beat Germany and won WW2 and other countries help was negligible, so, if Russia was to fight the Germans …

Jun 13, 2011 · for those here who have seen the movie Enemy at the Gates remember that scene at the start where the soviet officers are giving out one rifle per two men with the second man …

Apr 13, 2025 · Out of top 10 generals listed for the British,US, Soviets and Germans in World War II, who are the five most capable leaders for each of their armies?

Mar 12, 2013 · The Soviets never had any intention of invading Western Europe...what it wanted was the status quo Click to expand... I tend to agree with that. The USSR, after the war in …

Dec 17, 2021 · Yes to all, and I highly encourage you to get a copy of Stalin's War: A New History of World War II by Sean McMeekin which goes over this in depth. Both Hitler and Mussolini …

May 18, 2017 · The greatest martial mistake Hiter did was attacking the Soviets in the Second World War, however, I never understood why he thought that was a good idea. Was he just …

Jun 16, 2013 · Lend-Lease did not win the USSR WWII. Lend-Lease did, however, win the USSR a global empire and half of Europe. No Lend-Lease, the Soviets are lucky to make to their …

Dec 27, 2017 · 2. By november 1941 large portions of the soviet union had been occupied rendering about 70 million people to the control of Nazi germany. These people were unable to …