tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post2245971476765196461..comments2024-03-27T20:37:08.065+01:00Comments on Defence and Freedom: Schweres WurfgerätUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-59812949087460651662014-02-23T23:44:45.971+01:002014-02-23T23:44:45.971+01:00>>(I forgot the source):>>
It is ment...>>(I forgot the source):>><br /><br />It is mentioned in Verlorene Siege, von Manstein.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-50400708599498301512008-11-05T05:04:00.000+01:002008-11-05T05:04:00.000+01:00Much of the effect of such weapons seems to be in ...Much of the effect of such weapons seems to be in the morale realm - and is therefore inaccessible for peacetime operational research. The latter is great at analyzing fragmentation effects, though.<BR/><BR/>There's an interesting anecdote about the Schweres Wurfgerät (I forgot the source):<BR/>The Russians at some time and place demanded that the Germans cease to use their flame oil munitions - some serious threats were added.<BR/>Huge fire munitions are politically incorrect, but seem to break the enemy's morale pretty well.S Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359796414832859686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386077914312449748.post-86888654510507556802008-11-05T04:40:00.000+01:002008-11-05T04:40:00.000+01:00Hello Sven,I have often wondered about the neglect...Hello Sven,<BR/><BR/>I have often wondered about the neglect shown by Western Armies towards "Nebelwerfer"-type armaments post-World War II, particularly given the Allies' own unhestitating testimony to their effectiveness, not to mention their simplicity and efficiency. And with little way to protect oneself against them except by digging quite deep. As you pointed out, however, that very efficiency (and inexpensiveness) hardly lends itself towards lucrative defence contracts. The Russians for their part have not neglected heavy artillery rockets; they know a good thing when they see it - and of course the Germans themselves emulated the Russians in this field in the first place.<BR/><BR/>I rather fear that we may have to re-discover the hard way the need for such armaments ourselves. Of course, should we ever (re-)discover that need, undoubtedly some complex, high-tech, and Big Ticket-solution will be proffered as the necessary remedy instead. That said, it would probably be well for each Infantry or Armour Regiment/Brigade to possess its own organic battery of such heavy artillery rockets. <BR/><BR/>Good post Sven. I'm glad someone has brought this up. Heavy Wurfgranaten are certainly useful, and their absence in our tactical ORBATs makes for potentially serious deficiencies. <BR/> <BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>NorfolkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com