Soviet soldiers surrendering to German troops, 1941.

Soviet soldiers surrendering

The usually taciturn Stalin having some fun with his photographer. The photo was taken by his bodyguard Lt. Gen. Nikolai Vlasik. Date unknown.

Stalin the teaser

Soviet antitank squad trains prior to the German Operation Zitadelle, 1943.  The deep defence, incorporating dug-in antitank squads, frustrated German armoured attacks, and went a long way to securing German defeat at Kursk.  Best regards, JR.