A commander must understand that victory is not merely the a... - Ivan Konev

"A commander must understand that victory is not merely the absence of defeat, but the achievement of purpose with minimal unnecessary sacrifice."

Ivan Konev Leadership

Military Marshal Soviet 1897–1973

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