the baltics was a mistake as well.
This was one area that helped start the nails in the coffin as 15 divisions were tied up there.
And 2 panzer Groups were used there. This had grave effects on the equipment in August during the dust storms. Not to mention the troops themselves.
I also believe that the Africa campaign was a mistake as well.
The divisions should have been sent there to finish that theater off as it was very important to capture suez and the middle east.
The war on two fronts could not be avoided as the german navy could not support a landing on english soil. The losses from norway were felt during the build up of Sealion. Germany could only hope for a truce with England.
Also the their was the famous undersizing of the main gun for the iv's which proved to be very costly in experienced panzer tanks during the cruel winter of 41 and the spring of 42.
And also remember that Japan did not declare war on Russia. THis freed up many units from the far east. WHich showed their weight during the December and January battles
A very intersting topic. Indeed. Better with pints.
