Stalin was devastated when Germany invaded. The story is that he was in solitude for a good 4-5 days afterward, before coming out to meet his generals. One of the most cunning leaders of the century, but he didnt see that one coming.
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'And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass'
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