Tanks on the battlefield have a shelf life of a few days before breaking down and require skilled workers in nearby workshops for repair; sending tanks without sending thousands of workers and workshops close to the battlefield makes tank supply ineffective because damaged tanks cannot be repaired and returned to the front.
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Stephen CotkinEvidence Quote
“tanks on the battlefield have a shelf life of a few days and then they break down and then you need skilled workers and workshops to fix the tanks so you can send 100 tanks provided you send 10 000 workers”
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The Legacy of Stalin's Leadership During World War II and Its Relevance to Today's War in Ukraine— The Bush School of Government & Public ServiceCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:22:07 PM
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