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Sep 23, 2023Liked by Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson

Typical military man tries to solve the problem and save lives but is replaced by a politician who doesn't care about winning.

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Sep 23, 2023Liked by Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson

Stinks to be General Baquet!

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Sep 23, 2023Liked by Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson

That France was able to produce two million 75mm shells per month so soon after the outbreak of war is an impressive achievement, especially since the country was fully mobilised with virtually every man serving in the army.

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Sep 23, 2023Liked by Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson

Over charge + Jacket separation = kaboom.

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Indeed and in bore detonations are only slightly worse than early fuze function over friendlies.

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