Russia and then the Soviet Union repeatedly triumphed over powerful invaders, often losing territory and battles early on, but eventually inflicting a crushing and decisive defeat to invaders. What are four reasons for their success?


environmental rigors (particularly, the brutal Russian winter)
overwhelming distances of a huge country with poor roads
defenders' love of their homeland
talented Russian military leadership
willingness to lose great numbers of soldiers in combat
scorched earth tactics

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