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Originally Posted by Carl W Schwamberger
I've noticed the US Army of the 1920s & 1930s emphasised skill at organizing, The ability to plan and execute tasks efficiently was prized. (The reasons for this are interesting & are important to understanding the performance of the US Generals in WWII.) Schools and academic performance were also important in those days. How did Rommel do in similar situations in the Reichswehr & the Wehrmacht?
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Ike would be a good example of the US emphasis on planning. As for Rommel, I've read somewhere that he was bumped up and because of the hectic pace of the war, didn't had the time to attend or complete the German equivalent of advanced staff school.
Could anyone give more info on this. Their some sites on the web about it but with the conflicting info, I don't know which of the "facts" are really facts.
As for Patton being placed in the German side, again I'd say he'd fit right in.
I've just read more about Patton a couple of days ago (info based on his diary) and what I've learned about his personal beliefs really disappointed me.