Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul in Qatar
OK, so Ike decides to leave only token forces on the US/SU demarkation line. He puts Patton in charge of organizing units into a constabulary configuration. Being Patton, he gets them back into fighting condition.
The Soviets attack and make a pincer movement that traps a whole lot of nothing. At that point we have something like a fair fight?
|
Fair as in justified to counter-strike?
I imagine the affected nations resenting having the Third Army as an occupying force, until the Russians attack. Then it's on.
But with a strong fighting force, would Patton call for the bomb? I think he'd relish the fight with the Soviets, concentrating on ground forces with minimal air support. And with adequate logistics and sustained supply lines he'd press on to Moscow, and beyond.