“We faced 80.”
The vast majority of which were 2nd or 2rd tier conscript or replacement units (Such as Russian “Hiwi” battalions), that only had six Inf battalions, instead of the nine Inf. battalions that units on the Eastern Front had. (1944 reorg.)
can you explain that to a non military guy? :) I understand if it would take too long.
Was our victory not as incredible against Germany as it seemed?
Kursk was a bigger tank battle than bulge.
My uncle Jimmy said pre bulge and bulge battles were horrifying. He sat on tank emptying machine gun into Germans and crying. Poor guy Deceased. Tattoo of his name on arm with dad’s and uncle Ralph’s :)
Another heartbreaking thought is what if we did nothing to Japan for four years then dropped the A bombs. But it couldn’t have been that simple right?