Modern writers like Solonin take only one side in their books. That everyone ran, threw down their weapons and ran. But if Solonin was right, then we… - Makhmut Gareyev

" "

Modern writers like Solonin take only one side in their books. That everyone ran, threw down their weapons and ran. But if Solonin was right, then we would be defeated. This is the logic of life, the logic of historical events, and if people do not see this, it is useless for them to study history.

English
Collect this quote

About Makhmut Gareyev

Makhmut Akhmetovich Gareyev (Russian: Махмут Ахметович Гареев) (Tatar: Мәхмүт Әхмәт улы Гәрәев) (23 June 1923 – 25 December 2019) was a Russian General of the Army and an author of several books on the history of the Second World War. A decorated veteran of the Second World War, he had a lifelong career in the Soviet Armed Forces starting from the Junior Lieutenant in the beginning of the war and reaching general rank in the 1970s. Until his death, he was the president of the Russian Academy of Military Sciences.

Also Known As

Native Name: Мәхмүт Әхмәт улы Гәрәев
Alternative Names: Makhmut Gareev • Makhmut Akhmetovich Gareyev
All quotes from Makhmut Gareyev Similar Quotes by other Originators
Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Get Premium Today

Additional quotes by Makhmut Gareyev

The Americans insisted on the creation of their bases on the territory of the Soviet Union for the war with Japan. For example, in the Kuril Islands. But it was clear that if they took these places, then at least they would not leave soon. And such proposals were also rejected.
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar