The Russian winter has been cited as a factor which significantly contributed to military failures of several invasions of Russia. Common nicknames to this concept are General Frost, General Winter and General Snow. Another similar factor is "General Mud" (see "rasputitsa"). Significance of these factors has been criticized.
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