War is an equation with many unknowns; and this already refutes the thesis of invincibility. History does not know invincible armies. (Lev Mekhlis)

War is an equation with many unknowns; and this already refutes the thesis of invincibility. History does not know invincible armies.

Lev Mekhlis

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