The ability to coordinate a million-man offensive is impressive, but the ability to defend against a million-man offensive with only a handful of divisions is something else entirely.
Walter Model became known as “Hitler’s fireman” for his remarkable ability to stabilize collapsing fronts, and although he wasn’t able to stop the Third Reich from ultimately burning down, he did manage to prolong the war by a staggering margin, with some estimates ranging from several months up to over a year, which is beyond extraordinary given the sheer scale of the conflict.
But how was he able to do it? Let’s take a closer look at Model’s three greatest defensive masterpieces
Credit to : Commanders and Tactics
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