: The "General Winter" and the sheer scale of the Russian Eurasian colossus create a "cemetery of armies" for those who enter.
: The Zar viewed Moscow as the "Third Rome" (following Rome and Constantinople), believing that no fourth would ever exist. Mai INVADERE la RUSSIA - Alessandro Barbero [Co...
A key part of Barbero's narrative—often shared on social media—is that while the West frequently views Russia as an aggressor, history shows a long list of Western powers attempting to invade Russia. He points out that in the last 200 years: : The "General Winter" and the sheer scale
: He uses these examples not to justify current politics, but to encourage a study of history that avoids prejudice and seeks to understand the motivations of all sides. Mai INVADERE la RUSSIA - Alessandro Barbero [Completo] He points out that in the last 200
: Barbero notes the irony that while Italy invaded Russia three times, Russian troops have only entered Italian soil once (in 1799 to fight the French), and they left voluntarily shortly after.
: Mussolini sent the ARMIR (Italian Army in Russia), where approximately 100,000 soldiers perished on the Don front. Key Takeaways from Barbero