Thread: US army vs. Russian army

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Not to speak for the Colonel but perhaps he was comparing the abilty of the US V Corps to advance from Kuwait to Baghdad in 3 weeks and the 58th Army's much longer fight in Chechnya.

Originally Posted by Officer of Engineers

The Major is correct about the V Corps march to Baghdad but I was thinking the 58th's recent victory in Georgia.

Got it...shoulda read more

So then what about a comparison between V or VII Corps (was there a significant difference between the two?) and 3rd Shock?

We've discussed this before. It depends on what type of battle. If we could even setup a hasty defence, then 3rd Shock and 16 Guards would have smashed itself on our steel. However, if they could get the jump on us, then 11ACR has to buy time for VII Corps to get ready. Failing that, 4CMBG would have delay the army group long enough for VII Corps to get across the Rhine.