A prevalent theory that emerged from German generals sponsored by the US military after WWII portrayed Hitler as a poor military commander who made mistakes, while Soviet victory is often incorrectly attributed to 'General Winter' (the Russian winter) rather than Soviet military achievement.
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Stephen CotkinEvidence Quote
“one theory is probably still the most prevalent... Hitler lost... that explanation comes from the generals the German generals who survived the war and were sponsored by the U.S military”
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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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