Where would of the Soviet Offensive would have hit...
Okay here something I have wonder. Where would the Soviet and Pact Forces had hit in 2000 if it wasn't for the US XI Corps and Third German Army limited offensive that led to the destruction of the 5th US Division.
They had plenty on their plate. From attacking the NATO in the South, to pacifying some Poles, Czech, and I am sure others that weren't playing by the Soviet rules at this time.
They had 4th Guard Tank Army with all that stock of fuel. The 22nd Cavalry Army which probably would of been used in supporting attack along the northern flank if they did pushed into southern Germany. Even the 10th Guard Tank Division of the 3rd Shock Army which after having been stripped to re-equip and re-inforce other units had gotten a real lousy replacement of 3000 troops that they couldn't speak too with several very burned out T-55.
Take in the fact that it seems the 3rd Shock Army had been guarding large supply depots....
Could the Soviets moved said units without NATO realizing it until they got blindsided. Much like the 5th Mechanized Division was when the 4th Guard Tank Army hit them in force.
Abbott.
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