Ags4DaWin said:
Interesting
I wonder how effective that strategy would be.
1) Let the armor roll in and pass an outside line of forces.
2) Put up enough resistance to force them to suck their fuel dry as they advance tkward the inside line
3) use the outside line to destroy the refuelers and supply lines rendering the now fuelless tanks useless.
Fuel issues severely hurt the German Panzers in WW2 towards the end and those tanks had to be abandoned in droves rendering them useless.
A similar move here could be beneficial...
All the more reason for Zelensky to say "**** ur talks".
Part of me thinks that Putin stating he is willing to talk is a means to give his armies a lull in action and time to resupply, shore up supply lines, and consolidate for a bigger and more concentrated push toward the center.
My thoughts (after several whisky drinks)
1) keep the outer cordon intact to allow for follow-on soft targets to destroy. Interior cordon will incapacitate the lead heavies. They'll also be able to resupply quicker than the outer folks.
2) this is a typical battle plan if you have adequate reserves to bolsters positions that are weakening. Keep the fighters engage to expend all fuel and munitions which will require a withdrawal.
3) what I would do with limited commodities. BUT I would make sure to have constant comms with my interior command elements to ensure the heavies are being eliminated.
Logistics WILL play a roll in the outcome of this war. Light infantry carries 5-7 days of supply; heavy units carry 1-3 days worth of supplies EXCEPT for fuel. Fuel runs out in 12-24hrs depends on amount of ops. After that, you're ****ed. Watch and see. I had expectations Ukraine falls with 72 hrs, but I'm holding my breath now and counting down the hours until the 72nd hour passes.
