I would like to add another link where there is a map showing the planned attack by the Germans during Operation Typhoon, and the maximum result...
In Russia was a famous writer - Valentin Pikul. He wrote historical novels, but based on the documents. His last novel was "Operation Barbarossa"...
I totally agree with you. Moreover, it is an indisputable fact. I quote: «PART FROM THE ORDER OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS Command of Army Group...
If we follow the logic of the presence and the absence of mud and frost, it is probably that the Wehrmacht could take the U.S. or the UK. There...
Objectives of the Wehrmacht`s Typhoon operation: 1. Encircle and destroy the forces of the Western and Bryansk Fronts of the Red Army. These two...
During the existence of a title, «The Hero of the Soviet Union», 44 foreigners were awarded by it. Among them were five Germans. One of them was...
This link contains 215 color photos from WWII. Here: RitSerg:
In general, while not denying the importance of logistics, I want to say that: 1.Vermaht had a limited resource (gasoline, rubber, all kinds of...
At the end of the WWII the only hope for Hitler's success was a new weapon. These were cruise and ballistic missiles «Fau 1» and «Fau 2». Now we...
I posted a few links about Lydia Litvyak here...
Lydia Litvyak, is entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the female pilot, having gotten the highest number of victories in aerial combat....
I think that in discussing this topic we have missed one important aspect. The Germans were doomed to failure because since 1917 Russia (USSR) had...
Thank you, Carl, that you trust my opinion, I will try to confirm this :). So, about Bormann. I think, this version appeared during Nuremberg...
Sorry, I have to clarify. Budyonny was «Taking the Parade». And «the Commander of the Parade» was a General Artemyev. The fact is, the military...
Yes, I agree Since 1921, the relationship between Stalin and Lenin were difficult. For anyone who interested in this topic, I would recommend the...
There are many mentions about Stalin. I would also like to speak about him. On Stalin in general. There were a theoretical doctrine - communism....
Yes, Moscow is the central railway hub of Russia. In Moscow, at that time, was concentrated the production of parts for aircraft, naval and ground...
Many many thanks to you all for your interest in this topic I will soon also add my opinion - why the Germans could not take Moscow
I am totally agreed. Let me give you another example, which contradicts of logic customary ceremony. December 17, 1941 the Supreme Command of the...
Main: A lot of background information on the composition, size of the Red Army, the major combat operations http://www.rkka.ru/...
