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Invasion Russia: Wehrmacht vs Napoleon

Discussion in 'WWII General' started by GrossBorn, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. GrossBorn

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    Interesting comparisons:

    Crossed frontier
    Napoleon - June 24
    Wehrmacht - June 22

    Reached Smolensk (412 miles)
    Napoleon - August 16-17
    Wehrmacht - July 18-27

    Reached Borodino (590 miles)
    Napoleon - September 7
    Wehrmacht - October 11-18

    Reached Moscow Suburbs (670 miles)
    Napoleon - September 14
    Wehrmacht - December 5
     
    GrossBorn, Nov 28, 2007
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  2. T. A. Gardner

    T. A. Gardner Genuine Chief

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    I would suggest reading Masters of War Classic Strategic Thought by Michael Handel on this. It is most enlightening.
     
    T. A. Gardner, Nov 28, 2007
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  3. Ironcross

    Ironcross Dishonorably Discharged

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    I just ordered the book from amazon. It is truly a masterpiece on the logic of waging war and of strategic thinking.
     
    Ironcross, Nov 28, 2007
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  4. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Aquila non capit muscas

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    Yo, Ironcross, your new signature is completely innappropriate from my point of view. It should read:

    :rofl:
     
    Za Rodinu, Nov 29, 2007
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