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German generals at the front are rereading Kallancourt's grim account of 1812, which had a weighty influence at this critical time in 1941.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: German generals' concerns
For: Historians and military strategists
Key quote: Most of the commanders are now asking, when are we going to stop? They remembered what happened to Napoleon's army.
The host discusses how German generals during World War II were influenced by historical accounts of past military failures, particularly referencing Kallancourt's book on Napoleon's campaign in 1812. This book served as a cautionary tale for the commanders who were facing similar challenges in the harsh Russian winter.