Evan Mawdsley, a former professor specializing in Soviet Russia, delves into the Red Army's winter offensives of 1944-45. He discusses the strategic decisions that shaped the Red Army’s advance into Eastern Europe after pushing back German forces. Notable topics include the challenges of terrain in Hungary, the impact of the Battle of the Bulge, and the political motivations behind military movements. Mawdsley also highlights Alexander Vasilevsky's crucial role in these operations and the complex dynamics of wartime conduct.