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Thursday, March 04, 2004 On Monday, I had been looking forward to a relaxing week. My platoon had been rotated to a passive posture, and work would consist largely of attending lessons on new equipment. The rest would have been welcome, for the month of February had been a hectic one. My hopes of a peaceful weekend were broken as tasks started popping up like weeds in a yard. Paperwork and job taskings amidst equipment lessons meant little time to sit and soak in the air con in the office. Coupled with an intensive PT regiment in preparation for IPPT, and I am shacked out. Therefore my "radio slience" the past 2 nights. I had entries in my head for the previous 2 days, but always chose sleep over the internet. No special thoughts for today, since I spent my free time either dozing or reading a book called 'Panzer Battles' by Maj. Gen. von Mellenthin about his experiences as a Wehrmacht (German Army) commander during World War II. In the book he analysed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides' armies and commanders. The tactics and thought processes of German commanders were also detailed. Our own SAF has plenty to learn from the Germans, who were superior to the British and Americans in tactics and training. World War II marked a revolution in the tactics and strategy of war, and the Germans were forerunners in adopting the new ideas. It is fascinatinig to read about how the new ideas regarding the use of armour played a part in propelling the Germans to overwhelming victories in Poland, France and North Africa, against superior numbers and later superior equipment as well. The Germans could well have conquered one-third of the world, if not for Hitler. And if not for Hitler, the prospect of a German superpower might not be that bad after all!
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