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2022-03-10 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

«We'll eat them slowly, like salami.» Another group of Russian troops heading to Kyiv destroyed between Kharkiv and Sumy

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Posted by Angaiper Ulavins1210 2022-03-10 00:53|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Got to wonder if its not just vehicles. Wonder how 'rugged' a lot of the troops are? If you are humping 100+ lbs a load a day you become a mule and stress injuries start to mount if you are not preconditioned for it. That takes training, training, training. Heavy emphasis of mounted operations leaves troops less than prime for humping their loads (to include food, ammo, water) which may factor in to a road bound mentality.

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-03-10 08:01|| 2022-03-10 08:01|| Front Page Top

#2 50-some years ago most of our gear and supply moved on the limited road network. But seemed like most of our fighting was done by small foot units trying to protect the flanks. A 40-mile convoy just sitting there getting blasted? Nobody working the flanks, even by air? Doesn't make sense.

Posted by Whumble de Medici6101 2022-03-10 09:44|| 2022-03-10 09:44|| Front Page Top

#3 50-some years ago most of our gear and supply moved on the limited road network.

That was the problem in the beginning of our war in Korea. Road bound. When Ridgeway took over and rebuilt the battered Army in the face of enemy, its one of the things he instituted, getting them out of the vehicles and up on the high ground.

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-03-10 10:03|| 2022-03-10 10:03|| Front Page Top

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