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During which conflict was Voroshilov replaced as Defense Commissar?

  • Winter War

  • Crimean War

  • Korean War

  • The Great Patriotic War

Answer

During the Winter War, Voroshilov was replaced as Defense Commissar because of the poor performance of the Red Army. He was replaced by Semyon Timoshenko, who was more aggressive and willing to take risks.
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