Stalin purged 'his' army of any and all officers (not just generals) showing the remotest competence for fear that they could become a threat to his power. It w

Stalin purged 'his' army of any and all officers (not just generals) showing the remotest competence for fear that they could become a threat to his power. It was nothing to do with their 'loyalty'. He proceeded to wage the war with an incompetence only equaled, and ultimately exceeded by Hitler. The cost in lives was appalling. Stalin did not win. Hitler lost.