“‘Chinese restaurant’ approach to the armament of anti-tank platoons.” 😂
I think I shall remember that phrase when discussing flexibility in weapons and equipment and adapting to the conditions at hand. Also, I am sure that the 81mm mortar helped out with obscuring enemy observation of the main anti tank position and discouraging accompanying infantry units from advancing with the tanks (along with the light machine guns).
Bang on. Check out Alam Halfa for good example of Brits doing that. Ger in Rhineland 45 (Ops Veritable & Grenade) did a lot of it too. Very cheap way to delay.
Groovy. Wary of wedging nazi invaders into current context but the same idea could be applied to UKR's defensive battles this summer - little gun/mortar/drone to distract and channel, big gun to seal the deal. Get pair those ZSUs, Marders n Bradleys with Chally, Abrams n Leo.
The possibility of shaping fires from 81mm mortars in combination with AT guns is a very interesting, thank you!
“‘Chinese restaurant’ approach to the armament of anti-tank platoons.” 😂
I think I shall remember that phrase when discussing flexibility in weapons and equipment and adapting to the conditions at hand. Also, I am sure that the 81mm mortar helped out with obscuring enemy observation of the main anti tank position and discouraging accompanying infantry units from advancing with the tanks (along with the light machine guns).
Bang on. Check out Alam Halfa for good example of Brits doing that. Ger in Rhineland 45 (Ops Veritable & Grenade) did a lot of it too. Very cheap way to delay.
Groovy. Wary of wedging nazi invaders into current context but the same idea could be applied to UKR's defensive battles this summer - little gun/mortar/drone to distract and channel, big gun to seal the deal. Get pair those ZSUs, Marders n Bradleys with Chally, Abrams n Leo.
And thanks again for sharing this Bruce.