Post; The German invasion of Russia:

MontyB · October 16th, 2007

I am wondering whether Germany shouldn't have concentrated its efforts in the south right from the very beginning and driven straight for the Ukraine and oil fields in the south before swinging north ie a rather large hook as opposed to the three pronged attack plan they went for (similar to the invasion of France), while fighting holding actions in the north..

Had they achieved these goals quickly not only would they have cut the bulk of Russian fuel supplies they would have also have severely reduced Russian food supplies prior to the first winter.

Yes I know this is a bit simplistic but it is a theory that interests me.

October 16th, 2007
MontyB Tribunus Laticlavius	Post; The German invasion of Russia: I am wondering whether Germany shouldn't have concentrated its efforts in the south right from the very beginning and driven straight for the Ukraine and oil fields in the south before swinging north ie a rather large hook as opposed to the three pronged attack plan they went for (similar to the invasion of France), while fighting holding actions in the north.. Had they achieved these goals quickly not only would they have cut the bulk of Russian fuel supplies they would have also have severely reduced Russian food supplies prior to the first winter. Yes I know this is a bit simplistic but it is a theory that interests me. __________________ My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher. - Socrates Last edited by MontyB : October 17th, 2007 at 01:52 AM.