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July, 1943. The moment where Germany lost the war, were on the retreat from this point on. No surprises, not an exciting battle. |
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| Leader of German troops at Kursk. One of the most talented field commanders. Great strategy of tactical retreat after Kharkov is shut down my the big H |
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| After defeat at S-Grad, Germs, not down in the dumps, go right back on offensive, led by EVM and capture Kharkov. Next stop Kursk. |
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| After his plan to set up a tactical retreat to Crimea is rejected by H, EVM sets up this, a major Germ offensive on Kursk. Pinzer attack on the city. Ruski's with good intel, set up a dope defense. |
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| Soviet military commander. Set traps to deceive the Germs about their knowledge of Op Cit, then fortified the shit out of Kursk |
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| German commander of the norther pinzer, driving south on Kursk. Not a fan of H's call to stand fast at all costs. |
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| Leader of Sov troops in da Niz-orf, lead counterattack on Germs west of Kursk |
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| Leader of Sov troops in da Siz-ouf. Innovative deployment of troops allows him to defend successfully against superior Germs |
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| Commander of USSR reserve forces in southern part of the counter-offensive |
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| Tanks used by Germs in battle of Kursk, 88mm guns, supreme accuracy, thick armor. One of the best tanks in da War |
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| Main soviet tank at Kursk, pre this battle was thought of as one of da best. |
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| (Kursk) Germs break through south side, Zhukov approves release of da reserves, they meet here where battle rages with it's greatest intensity |
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| Two reason's why Germ's are fucked after July '43 |
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1.As German industry is peaking and being bombarded, Russian production is just taking off.
2. As Germs are being defeated at Kursk in 1943, the US and UK are attacking in the West at Sicilly. UH-OH. TWO FRONTS! |
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| Control of Operation OVERLORD. Skilled leader. Excellent planner. Knew when and when not to risk. The great decision: utilize the 24-hour good weather window! |
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| Name of amphibious operation to land upon the Beaches of Normandy. June 6 '44. Needed to so as to prevent USSR from getting too much of W. Europe! |
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| Germans tricked into thinking attack would be from here (until a full two months after Normandy)! Fake letters, blabber, army, radio, info, and battle preps. |
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| Landing ship tanks. Already in use pre D-Day. Literally, swimming Sherman tanks |
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| Giant floating artificial port facility. Portable dock/bridge type of thing for unloading soldiers |
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| Seven pre-conditions for D-Day |
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- Surprise (Pais de Calais)
- Hamper enemy transport
- Launch major offensives simultaneously (East, Italy, S. France)
- Control of the air
- Effective amphibious tactics (LST, mulberry, gas pipeline)
- Leadership
- Overwhelming force
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| Dwight Eisenhower (leader) |
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| Started planning OVERLORD very early. Made backup plans, organized everything. Was great at working with da Brits |
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| Ran the entire American war effort. Had SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE. Applied knowledge of history to politics very effectively |
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| Bad leader. Conceited. Thought he was the shit. Knew about an oncoming attack on Philippines but didn't do anything about it. Lost because of this. Peeps were caught of gaurd |
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| General Wainwright surrendered here in May '42. Was the right play at the time, but Dougy Mac got all the credit, the bastard. |
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| One of the best creative minds in da War. Like Marshal. Commanded from the front to better be able to see opportunities. Great at reacting to shit as it happened. Routine habbits, demanded a lot from ppl. Leader at El Alamein. Good tactical retreater and bold aggressor. |
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| Gut feeling. How good military leaders decide/figure out what's going on in trying/rapid times. |
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| Winny C appointed him when Rommel had Brits with backs against the wall at Suez. Closet thing to Rommel. Conceited but still a good general. Flexible- able to adapt on battle field |
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| Could not connect with his troops. Bad leader. US General. Made his troops feel like cannon fodder. |
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| Anthony McAuliffe was in charge. Americans were outnumbered but McAuliffe made reasonable decision to ignore German demand for surrender. He knew he had enough rations and help was on the way. |
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| McAuliffe's response to German demand for surrender |
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| In control at Bastogne. Knew it was a pivital location as it was the conrnerstone of 7 key roads. Decided to stick it out against an overpowering force because he knew he had enough rations and that Patten was on his way and so was air support |
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| Major battle between Germans and Brits. If Brits did not have the great leadership of Monty, they would for sure have lost the Middle East and Germs would have a straight shot to Italy |
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| Failed at making sure his plans were achievable before enacting them. Was stubborn about PH which was a strategic blunder |
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| Why the Japanese attack on PH was a strategic blunder |
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| Japs should have grabbed as much Wester Pacific territory as they could while US was isolationist. Thought PH would demoralize the US, but instead it infuriated us. Shows lack of knowledge in enemy |
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| Great leader. His war decisions were always based on the thought of "how does this fit in with my government's plans for world order? and how does this benefit GB's interests?" Could see where war was leading his country- pre 41' how can we survive. Was a good listener/arguer. Didn't try to ream shit through, but rather used democratic gov responsibly. |
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