Operation Barbarossa - who knows ?

[Mad Russian]

At War and Tactics you can get the OOB's for Operation Barbarossa. What the German tank strengths were and which Panzer Divisions had what. Soon to come are the OOB for the Soviets along with an article that puts some numbers and stats together for the operation. Once that is done I intend on doing a daily chronology for the Operation. One that will include Operation Typhoon as well to take the initial stage of the war to the gates of Moscow.

There are some interesting facts about Barbarossa and the early war years in general. Planning for Operation Barbarossa started as far back as the 1920's and the German attack plans, there were two, were made in just a month each. The German intelligence report for the operation was compiled in just four days. That report which was extremely faulty was the basis for both attack plans by the OKW and OKH. No wonder things went badly.

There are some surprises in the handling of the Soviet forces as well as German forces. The German side of the story has been well documented. I may bring out some points you haven't seen before about such things as the number of hard topped roads and effect that had on the logistical capabilities of the Wehrmacht to win the battle.

If you're interested come take a look at what we have to offer. I'm sure you'll find something of interest.

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Good Hunting.

MR