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 Cotkin

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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

Source

The Legacy of Stalin's Leadership During World War II and Its Relevance to Today's War in UkraineThe Bush School of Government & Public Service
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:22:07 PM

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