Winston Churchill is best known as the greatest statesman of the 20th century.He was the prime minister of England. England was one of the United States's closest allies throughout the 20th century, and Churchill was a highly respected, successful leader, so Americans trusted his opinion of the Soviet Union when he spoke of the Iron Curtain in the 1940s.
This was the Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT), also sometimes called an "amphtrack" or "amtrac" -- short for "amphibious tractor."
The LVT was used in World War II, notably in the Battle of Tarawa. Tarawa is an atoll, or ring-shaped coral reef, successfully getting soldiers transported across the reef and through shallow waters.
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A general's win-loss record is only one thing to ponder upon. There are other factors. One is the competency of the opposition. So a lackluster general may fight an even worse general and end up looking good by winning. Weather may be a factor. A good general with a good plan may still lose because of bad weather. Good generals with good
plans may be defeated may be defeated
by an army with better weapons.
There's also reputation to consider.
Grant fought and won more than he
lost. Other generals still complained to
Lincoln about him saying he drank. Lincoln stayed with him saying he was needed because he fought. Lee may have been a better general than Grant but he did not have as many men and his men were poorly fed and supplies were inadequate.</span>
Answer:
Russia lost control of many Russian territories in eastern Europe
