How Stalin Achieved One Of The Greatest Comebacks In Military History | Man Of Steel

If the world is ever invaded by Aliens, you want a man like Stalin in charge

The factory exodus won WW2, the Allies won because the Soviet Union kept 75 percent of the Wermact occupied.

The whole thrust of this video seems to be the ' important ' role played by Britain & the Marlborough creature - in WW2 . We all know that the British played very little or no , effective role in WW2 - in the West - and like the Americans - only entered the European conflict to stop the Russians , from seizing the whole of Western Europe. The first American troops landed in Salerno , Italy in September 1943 - and the D Day landings followed on June 1944 . The military outcome of WW2 , had already been decided by the Summer of 1943 - after Von Paulus's surrender at Stalingrad and the collapse of the Nazi armour at Kursk . WE must NEVER forget that 17 Million Russian civilians and 6 Million Russian Troops gave their lives- to crush the Nazis and save the World from their tyranny .

44:00 ..."he knew better than anybody that no one condemns a victor" A sad truth.

If you stretch your supply lines during Soviet winter, in order to fight people who call -40 a heatwave, you're gonna have a bad time.

Funny to hear the subtle inaccuracies. For example, it is implied that the commissar system was abolished in 1942. In fact it was in August 1940; it was retained only at Army level and above. He mentions the blocking units (Order No. 227). By some coincidence, he fails to mention that blocking units were abolished just 3 months later at the request of Koniev who argued that it was a waste of manpower that should be used to fight the Germans.

And of course we know about the private meeting of Churchill with Stalin, from none other than "History will be kind to me for I intend to write it" Churchill. It was no coincidence, that he was awarded the Nobel prize for his histories ... in Literature.

Considering what Churchill did or rather not do during the Bengal Famine he was a monster, not on the scale of Stalin but a monster nontheless. While the local authorities in the Brittish Raj pleaded for aid Churchill did nothing and even demanded the export of rice to continue while millions of indians starved to death.

If this is how Churchill viewed Stalin, then, imagine how he viewed his own regular countrymen, or regular people elsewhere around the world! He was indeed a monster himself!

North Africa WAS an irrelevancy. The maximum size of the Afrika Korps was 7.5 divisions and perhaps as many Italian. Meanwhile the Germans had 188 divisions and the Italians, Hungarians, and Romanians another 100 fighting on the Eastern Front.

The German wargames before Barbarossa showed a German failure. Despite the Soviets having way more reserves, materiel and reinforcements plus stamina in reality than the Germans thought. Even without them the German plan had serious issues... Late1942 Germany was already doomed, Japan had been stopped by the US using the left hand only. The Soviets had not surrendered and Germany could not handle the losses or keep the offensive going for long. US was building up fast. It really was only a matter of time when Germany whould break. Stalin outsmarted Hitler, the the West nearer the end of the war.

he drafted every man in the USSR and also the winter is cold... I saved you 45minutes, YW

The German military was too weak and small to ever take on the mighty Soviet Union. Germany lacked industry, and natural resources. Their airforce was small, insignificant, and just suffered a major loss during the Battle of Britain. Germany also lacked a navy, and the ability to cut off Allied or Soviet shipping. Many Germans knew that this was going to end in a crushing defeat prior to the invasion even starting. The German leadeship was quite simply CRAZY!

By now this documentary should have reached 1 Billion views. What happens to this generation??😢😢 sad

These videos are great - thank you!

It's hard to lose with such enormous resources

Joseph Stalin's leadership during World War II is often underappreciated in Western narratives, which sometimes attribute Soviet successes to factors like the harsh Russian winter or Western supplies. However, several key points illustrate why Stalin was the right leader at the time and why more credit is due to him and the Soviet Union for their critical role in the Allied victory. Firstly, Stalin's strategic decisions and leadership were instrumental in the Soviet Union's ability to withstand and eventually repel the German invasion. Despite initial setbacks and massive losses, Stalin's decision to stay in Moscow during the critical period of late 1941 and his order to defend the city at all costs were pivotal. His leadership helped stabilize the front and boost the morale of both the military and the civilian population. Stalin also played a crucial role in mobilizing the Soviet economy for war. The Soviet Union underwent a remarkable transformation, moving entire factories eastward to avoid German capture and increasing industrial production to supply the Red Army. Under Stalin's direction, the Soviet Union produced vast quantities of tanks, aircraft, and other war materials, which were essential for the war effort. The Soviet T-34 tank, for example, was a significant factor in Soviet battlefield successes. Furthermore, the success of the Soviet military campaigns, particularly on the Eastern Front, was due in large part to Stalin's leadership. The Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Kursk were turning points in the war. At Stalingrad, the encirclement and destruction of the German 6th Army marked the first major defeat for Hitler's forces. At Kursk, the Soviet Union repelled the last major German offensive on the Eastern Front, leading to a steady advance towards Berlin. These victories were achieved through effective Soviet strategy, planning, and the resilience of Soviet soldiers. While Western supplies under the Lend-Lease program did provide valuable assistance, they were not the decisive factor in the Soviet victory. The majority of the fighting and dying was done by Soviet soldiers, and the scale of the Eastern Front dwarfed the contributions of Western aid. Soviet industry, leadership, and the sheer determination of the Soviet people played a far more significant role. In conclusion, Stalin's leadership was crucial in several ways: his strategic decisions, his role in mobilizing the Soviet economy, and the successful military campaigns under his direction. While the harsh winter and Western supplies contributed to the Soviet war effort, they do not overshadow the essential role that Stalin and the Soviet Union played in achieving victory over Nazi Germany. Recognizing these contributions provides a more balanced and accurate understanding of World War II.

That was brilliant, thanks !

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Congratulations on a splendid video. I learned a lot.