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soldier, victim of politics
Kay 2022-03-22 09:02:02
Operation "Market-Garden" was essentially the result of a rivalry between Montgomery and Patton. Both wanted to be the first to invade Germany and make their own exploits. Compared to Patton, Montgomery does not seem to have such a big bearing - perhaps this is also the characteristic of an English gentleman. However, the operation was poorly planned, as Montgomery underestimated the German defenses in the Netherlands and the ability to mobilize reserves, resulting in a disastrous defeat. Large numbers of officers and soldiers were called prisoners of war, and many were killed in action, the victims of Montgomery's vain plan to "win for merit". Just think, maybe Montgomery didn't use Patton's steady and steady tactics in order to compete with Patton, instead of this opportunistic tactics, wouldn't there be these unnecessary sacrifices? However, history cannot be assumed.
Extended Reading
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John Frost: [to Home Owner] I'm terrible sorry about all this, you know.
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Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Let's get to the point. Air power?
Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Air power, Field Marshal...
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Briefly, please.
Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Air power is minimal.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Ammunition?
Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Also minimal.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Tanks, troops, replacements?
Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Minimal.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Morale?
[Blumentritt hesitates, then says nothing]
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: [sighs] Nonexistent.