So IF we now have maneuver deadlock, no way to really break through... IF... Ukraine is one conflict... but IF...
THEN
Then maybe the way is Kursk.
Let them batter themselves to pieces, hold back strong reserves then counter attack through the gaps in their lines they have helpfully provided.
Let’s call it “counterattack pull” ala reconnaissance pull.
Reconnaissance in force pull right into main attack being Vasily Chuikov’s and 62d Army/8th Guards army solution to breaking German defense in depth heading Westward.
Used in Ukraine and later to break into Poland. The Reconnaissance in Force is heavy on artillery and leadership, follow on forces , goes right into attack.
The problem solved is the main effort isn’t telegraphed so far in advance that the enemy can move reserves up - he doesn’t have time. 2024: Moreover- in modern terms his top sight/ drones still don’t provide enough warning.
Yes he knows there’s forces in reserve. Of course there are, he’s attacking there...
.... this isn’t something you can do with a green army , this is an experienced organization level feat. Probably. It’s to solve the deadlock of defense IF we’re there...
Of course this stimulates.
So IF we now have maneuver deadlock, no way to really break through... IF... Ukraine is one conflict... but IF...
THEN
Then maybe the way is Kursk.
Let them batter themselves to pieces, hold back strong reserves then counter attack through the gaps in their lines they have helpfully provided.
Let’s call it “counterattack pull” ala reconnaissance pull.
Reconnaissance in force pull right into main attack being Vasily Chuikov’s and 62d Army/8th Guards army solution to breaking German defense in depth heading Westward.
Used in Ukraine and later to break into Poland. The Reconnaissance in Force is heavy on artillery and leadership, follow on forces , goes right into attack.
The problem solved is the main effort isn’t telegraphed so far in advance that the enemy can move reserves up - he doesn’t have time. 2024: Moreover- in modern terms his top sight/ drones still don’t provide enough warning.
Yes he knows there’s forces in reserve. Of course there are, he’s attacking there...
.... this isn’t something you can do with a green army , this is an experienced organization level feat. Probably. It’s to solve the deadlock of defense IF we’re there...
(Fall of the 3d Reich Vasily Chuikov ) .
This very valuable thanks.