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October 21st, 2007  
Del Boy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh678
Well I think the Germans were going on what had worked in France also I think they underestamated the harshness of the Russian Winter.
My earlier quote -Generals Janvier and Fevrier, and the manner in which Russia makes use of them, prepared to make their last stand at the siege and defence of Moscow, is the real miracle that invading armies have been unable to overcome. I was not being flippant. Napolean was right!

Last edited by Del Boy; October 21st, 2007 at 14:35.
 
 
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