“If you smash a city when you're trying to capture it, you actually end up providing the perfect terrain for the defenders while blocking the access for your own armoured vehicles.”
Quote by Antony Beevor
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Antony Beevor
Antony Beevor is a renowned British historian known for his in-depth research on World War II and Soviet history. His works, such as 'Berlin: 1945' and 'Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar', have been widely praised for their detailed narratives and insightful analyses. more
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