The German Heer put the MG right behind the squad leader, who led the column. The most casualty causing weapon up front with the leader. Not our approach at all.
I wonder if this gave the Germans an initial advantage in contact?
The main leader and his most powerful weapon could gain dominance faster than leaders and weapons coming from the rear. I think there’s advantages to both schools, but we should consider the advantages of the enemy’s choice. >in some ways the modern Russian infantry tactics the same.
The German Heer put the MG right behind the squad leader, who led the column. The most casualty causing weapon up front with the leader. Not our approach at all.
I wonder if this gave the Germans an initial advantage in contact?
The main leader and his most powerful weapon could gain dominance faster than leaders and weapons coming from the rear. I think there’s advantages to both schools, but we should consider the advantages of the enemy’s choice. >in some ways the modern Russian infantry tactics the same.