tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422233.post4522006736744006038..comments2024-03-28T08:30:26.301-07:00Comments on Cogito Ergo Geek: Putin Rattling Sabers ... AgainJerry The Geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16181610016755426448noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422233.post-48401438495693819512016-07-04T11:44:34.365-07:002016-07-04T11:44:34.365-07:00Two military maxims: Never git involved in a land...Two military maxims: Never git involved in a land war on the Asian Continent; Never ever try to take on the mighty Red Army. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422233.post-68579195142172667352016-07-01T19:42:03.499-07:002016-07-01T19:42:03.499-07:00Yes, and many of these 'dying millions' we...Yes, and many of these 'dying millions' were the same German troops.<br /><br />They chose the worst time of the year to invade Russia ... by the time they got close enough to Moscow to be considered a threat, they were facing a Russian Winter.<br /><br />The Germans did not even have materials to clean and service their firearms ... the lubricants they used froze up and disabled their rifles. (The Russians had developed lubricants which were 'all-weather' friendly.<br /><br />It ultimately revolved around the battle of Stalingrad. While Germans were trying to get their tanks started, Russians still had a few running; less than the Germans had started, but enough to make a difference.<br /><br />The Battle of Stalingrad devolved to a Sniper War, and Russians were entrenched and prepared with their "crude" rifles which still worked.<br /><br />The Germans did actually manage to get in sight of Moscow. Then they began their sad long retreat.<br /><br />Just as Napoleon had done, a little bit earlier.<br /><br />Russians may not have the best equipment and the best troops; but they had "good enough", which was enough to beat the army which The World had previously considered the finest in the world.Jerry The Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181610016755426448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9422233.post-42514244568098514502016-07-01T06:19:06.034-07:002016-07-01T06:19:06.034-07:00In June, 1941 Germany massed troops on Russia'...In June, 1941 Germany massed troops on Russia's borders. Invasion and the deaths of untold millions followed. No wonder Russians get worried when German troops appear on their border.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com