John Kettler Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Though we frequently pay lip service to the reality, the truth is most of the German and Soviet troops relied on horse, rather than motor, transport. This movie shows the exciting realities of dealing with horse drawn artillery amid real weather (not sound stage stuff) that's horrible even to watch, much less experience. Though the movie is about fighting to the limit to stop Von Manstein's breakthrough attempt to reach Stalingrad and free the encircled Sixth Army, it's really the story of horse drawn artillery at war against the Panzers, so spans a far greater time period. There is a wealth of weaponry and kit on display, not all time appropriate (T-34/85s), but even so, impressive, especially since the long march columns are all physical vehicles and men, nothing digital. There are some really good VISMOD German tanks, but also some crummy ones. Either way, there are lots of Panzers. Towed Russian ATGs have been called "Farewell the Motherland!", and you'll understand why when you see how things play out. Would note that at Kursk, some units emerged from battle with neither guns nor horses! Of particular interest is that you can see something that I've talked about a number of times: the ability of one man to operate these ATGs, because T&E wheels are both on the same side of the gun, as is the firing lever. Action is intense, and you get to watch the burden of higher command, too. Pretty harrowing. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 It's been blocked John. Which is a shame because I was going to agree totally. You can even point to instances where guys had to work without horses and seriously lug the guns around by foot and sweat. Even a horse could became a luxury but usually they ended up becoming food when supplies started getting short... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 SimpleSimon, You're in luck, for YT has it, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay-vJ4OUDjM&feature=emb_err_woyt Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufo Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Oh no Sasha the Germans are attacking with an Aero L-29 Delfin jet plane It's quite strange they couldn't get a propeller trainer. Yak-18 was plenty available, and also cheaper to use. Edited June 2, 2020 by Bufo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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