Unit frontage?

[Ricky B]

It really depends on the nationality of the units involved, the terrain, forces available, and the time frame. If this was a German thrust into Stalingrad, I would expect a 3 km frontage to be a regiment or so. In later war situations, the Soviets would pack a couple of regiments into a front this small, although their rifle divisions were also understrength.

So I guess that would be my rule of thumb - a regiment plus supporting arms, but it really does vary widely.

Rick