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The German column that forced a general's impossible choice
A Soviet general, whose father was executed by the state, faces a German armored column in 1941. What does a man owe a state that killed his family?
The German column that forced a general's impossible choice
This episode explores the life of Fyodor Ivanovich Truhin, a decorated Soviet general, and the impossible choice he faced when captured by German forces. It delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal when personal history clashes with national duty.
Person: Fyodor Ivanovich Truhin
Date: June 22, 1941
Location: Jakobstadt, Lithuania
Conflict: World War II
Status: Captured
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