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To: Mollypitcher1

When the weather broke, the Germans were toast.


38 posted on 12/17/2015 9:55:24 AM PST by AppyPappy (If you really want to irritate someone, point out something obvious they are trying hard to ignore.)
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To: AppyPappy

Precisely. The German offensive objectives had no chance once the weather had cleared as the Allies had overwhelming air power. The other major factor working against the success of the German offensive was their chronic lack of fuel. Their powerful Tiger tanks were notorious gas guzzlers.

Most of AH’s top generals were against the plan. But AH hated playing defense and loved to take wild and reckless gambles.


49 posted on 12/17/2015 10:39:01 AM PST by Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
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