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re: If you could have a dream team of WWII prime minister commanders, admirals, and generals
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:15 am to TigerFanInSouthland
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:15 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I'd take Churchill telling Rommel and Patton to strike EAST!
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Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:22 am to TigerFanInSouthland
The logistics cover it.
Rommel was alright. But he was a propaganda boon for both sides with Africa theater since that was where the action happened after UK yielded Europe.
Patton was the Swift punch to Bradley's steady push.
Rommel was alright. But he was a propaganda boon for both sides with Africa theater since that was where the action happened after UK yielded Europe.
Patton was the Swift punch to Bradley's steady push.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:28 am to TigerFanInSouthland
Where is Curtis LeMay on your list? That crazy bastard was a Major when the US entered the ear and less 4 years later was a Major General commanding the XXI Air Force in the Pacific.
LeMay got results. When squadrons were having high abort rates early in the war, it was thought that many if the pilots were aborting out of fear. LeNay started leading every mission and swore to court martial any pilot who made it inoo the air, but then aborted. The abort rate in his unit plummeted. Later in the war, B-29 pilots were using minor mechanical issues (and there were many) to abort. LeMay started rotating pilots home who reached certain success rates. Again, the abort rate plummeted.
LeMay got results. When squadrons were having high abort rates early in the war, it was thought that many if the pilots were aborting out of fear. LeNay started leading every mission and swore to court martial any pilot who made it inoo the air, but then aborted. The abort rate in his unit plummeted. Later in the war, B-29 pilots were using minor mechanical issues (and there were many) to abort. LeMay started rotating pilots home who reached certain success rates. Again, the abort rate plummeted.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:38 am to TigerFanInSouthland
A bunch of Pattons.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:41 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I don't know how I could have a list without Rokossovsky in there, somewhere.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:42 am to madmaxvol
Because why have a 3 time hero of the Soviet Union when you can have a 4 time hero of the Soviet Union with Zhukov?
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:44 am to TigerFanInSouthland
Country leader: Churchill
Overall military commander: Eisenhower
1st Army: Von Manstein
2nd Army: Guderian
3rd Army: Patton
1st Fleet: Bull Halsey
2nd Fleet: Chester Nimitz
1st Air Force: Curtis LeMay
2nd Air Force: Carl Spaatz
Overall military commander: Eisenhower
1st Army: Von Manstein
2nd Army: Guderian
3rd Army: Patton
1st Fleet: Bull Halsey
2nd Fleet: Chester Nimitz
1st Air Force: Curtis LeMay
2nd Air Force: Carl Spaatz
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:45 am to beerJeep
Oddball, Crap Game and Kelly
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:45 am to madmaxvol
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I don't know how I could have a list without Rokossovsky in there, somewhere.
Or Erich von Manstein.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:48 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I’m drafting Adolph in the 1st round.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:51 am to Celery
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I’m drafting Adolph in the 1st round.
If you’re referring to Adolf Hitler, he was the best thing that the Allies has going for them from a military standpoint. His micromanaging the Wehrmacht coupled with his fanatical insistence on not giving up ground, even when that ground was worthless, helped the allies immeasurably.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:02 am to beerJeep
Russians are a different beast. Only Russia could and would allow those casualty rates.
But moving such mass of people and armor was a mastery all it's own that never came to play in the western or Pacific theaters.
But moving such mass of people and armor was a mastery all it's own that never came to play in the western or Pacific theaters.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:03 am to Darth_Vader
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Country leader: Churchill Overall military commander: Eisenhower 1st Army: Von Manstein 2nd Army: Guderian 3rd Army: Patton 1st Fleet: Bull Halsey 2nd Fleet: Chester Nimitz 1st Air Force: Curtis LeMay 2nd Air Force: Carl Spaatz
At least Darth understands how this fricking game is played
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:05 am to White Roach
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Where is Curtis LeMay on your list? That crazy bastard was a Major when the US entered the ear and less 4 years later was a Major General commanding the XXI Air Force in the Pacific.
That was possibly the toughest one I left out.
And either way, this is what dream team would you have? So pick your list
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:08 am to Spaceman Spiff
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no Robin Olds?
Damn good pilot and leader. His book is a freaking awesome read.
Plus, his mustache was fricking glorious.
This post was edited on 10/2/18 at 10:09 am
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:10 am to TigerstuckinMS
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Plus, his mustache was fricking glorious.
one badass mofo right there
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:16 am to TigerFanInSouthland
It's basically just like being a HC in college football. You can have a coach who is a brilliant in one area and hires others to do the jobs he's not great at or one who is very good at all areas. Patton would be reliant on having an amazing support staff while Bradley would be able to work with whatever he has on hand. Both are viable and both have their downsides.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:47 am to madmaxvol
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I don't know how I could have a list without Rokossovsky in there, somewhere.
Because Zhukov
Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:49 am to TigerFanInSouthland
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Any list without Gen Marshall is lacking.
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Possibly, but Eisenhower directed the allied war from Europe. Marshall stayed in DC for the most part I believe.
Marshall was Chief of Staff of the Army. He was the author of Operation Overlord. Yes, Eisenhower was in the field, but Marshall was a crucial, indispensable element to the war effort.
This post was edited on 10/2/18 at 10:50 am
Posted on 10/2/18 at 11:08 am to GetCocky11
I know that, but I’ll take Ike
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