This is an essay question I have been struggling with, largely due to an unhelpful reading list.
I understand Stalin’s societal reforms, and the “class war” waged ultimately had an impact upon the Soviet military, but how exactly did this effect the way the Soviets went to war?
Additionally, if anyone has any literature recommendations on the culling of the Red Army in 38’ (I believe) and the subsequent failures of the Soviets early in WW2 that would be excellent.
Any advice or decent articles sent my way would be much appreciated! All the readings I’ve come across are long-winded books, full of noise without any real useful points or deductions.
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