Hitler made the destruction of Stalingrad a personal thing. If he could destroy Stalins name-city he thought that he would destroy the Russians will to resist. He was wrong. The winter and over-extended supply lines did his effort in.
At Leningrad, the dogged defense of the citizens coupled with the difficult terrain surrounding Leningrad finally lost the battle for Hitler.
I assume that that's what you were talking about, Kevin and I'm afraid I can't agree with you. These are different times and the equipment and tactics are not the same.
As far as comparing the hi-jackers of September 11 to what MAY be required in a declared war... I had thought better of you but I guess that any comparrison - no matter how unjust-is allowable to make your point.
The end justifies the means.

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