On: Bismarck’s War

[hef19898]

There is some truth to it. In WW1, they had a lot to loose in the West and little to win. They tried anyway (maybe because to preempt any invasion from France, no idea...). In WW2, if it wasn't for ideological reason, they had little to win in the East.

I forgot who said it, but there truths to it: The Germans are tactically brilliant, operationally lacking and strategically bankcrupt. I am German, working in international environments, and I see parallels in industry.

[panick21_ → hef19898]

> maybe because

They simply believed they couldn't win a 2 Front war, they misunderstood their own strength.

But this cost them because it made sure that Britain would be fully on the side of France.

> The Germans are tactically brilliant, operationally lacking and strategically bankcrupt

It always depends on the leadership. But yes in WW1/WW2 it was mostly true.

Operationally lacking is sometimes true, they also pulled of some of the best operations ever.