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2024-08-30 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

September, 1942: First Battle with German Tigers

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Posted by badanov 2024-08-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 The Russians were relentless. Many German tanks failed mechanically, transmissions mainly. Russia has produced many tanks to field. T-34 was very successful. Germans couldn't understand how the Russia troops could sustain such heavy losses. Russians kept supplies going and out produced the Germans. Ukraine is repeat of this history. Ammo, supplies, troops all supply lines were chronically deficient. In war it seems those who manufacture and supply needs effectively will prevail.

Posted by Dale 2024-08-30 06:52|| 2024-08-30 06:52|| Front Page Top

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