Yes, on reflection, `collapse' was perhaps too strong a word. I do however believe that far too many Red army divisons & aircraft were deployed...
I believe the Germans only got as far as they did due to the unexpected collapse of the Red Army in the early weeks of the war. If the Red Army...
Zukhov and Rokossovsky disagreed with Stalin and kept their jobs! which makes them better in my book. I agree that Red army generals tended to...
The WW2 books that left an impression on me and are a permanent part of my library: Shattered Sword - an outstanding book on the Battle of...
I think the idea of Plan Blue was strategically sound (when formulating it, Hitler and at least some of his generals felt that the war in the East...
Served briefly when I wasn't a brat :) My dad was a Naval officer
I'd like to limit this to Generals who served for at least 2 years on the Eastern Front and commanded an Army (it would otherwise be very...
Hi, I'm based in India and currently in the Airline business. My interests include Military History and current affairs. I've lived and worked in...