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garyscary
7y ago
No problem, just thought it was interesting to compare what could have happened compared to what you proposed.
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garyscary
7y ago
Based on the simulations they ran according to historical data, they concluded that the Germans would have thought they had air supremancy even if that was impossible, even with the Germans continuing to bomb RAF bases long after they swit
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garyscary
7y ago
Could you explain in what quantifiable quality German tanks were the best-in-class. You mention performance but German tanks were not the best for mileage, ease of repair or survivability, which make up the holy trinity of tanks: firepower,
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garyscary
7y ago
Check out this actual war game they conducted in 1974 where they concluded that the invasion would have been a resounding failure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Sea_Lion_(wargame)
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garyscary
7y ago
Well, going by superiority in tech is putting it very simply. The different sides had very different logistical/tactical concerns. For example, the SCR-536, which was a man portable radio was a bigger technical feat than any tank or ba
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garyscary
8y ago
Guess we’re lucky not to have rats here in Alberta.
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garyscary
8y ago
I guess we’re lucky in Alberta to not have rats