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Blackshear M Bryan's avatar

Even more astonishing or frightening, the Russians lost twice as many people in the defense of Leningrad(St Petersburg) than the US lost onWW II. The siege ran for 1941-1943(not a full three years). That is an impressive demonstration of dedication to their city and nation. Could we match it, I don’t know. Certainly not the politicians.

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Markus Orth's avatar

Big fan of Enemy at the Gates and you're 100% right.

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