Which of the following was NOT a major contributing factor to the eventual Soviet victory against Germany?
A) Russian skill at studying the systematic Blitzkrieg, then using its flaws to trap and destroy large German army groups
B) relentless propaganda campaigns designed to convince Germany's allies of the Nazis' unreliability and the hopelessness of their cause
C) the personal determination of Soviet soldiers and civilians, who endured massive casualties, starvation, and disease to achieve victory
D) the hard blows of the Russian winter against the lives, supplies, and morale of Axis forces unprepared for the bitter weather
E) the willingness of Russian military leaders to sacrifice large numbers of their own soldiers to ultimately defeat the Germans

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While propaganda played a role in the war effort, it was not a major contributing factor to the eventual Soviet victory against Germany. The other options listed were all significant factors, including the Russian study and adaptation of German tactics, the determination of soldiers and civilians, the harsh winter climate, and the sacrifice of soldiers by military leaders.

Which of the Following Was NOT a Major Contributing Factor