The Germans had thought they could replace light artillery with mortars, believing it unnecessary to furnish their troops with light guns and howitzers. The theory was wrong as they found out during the invasion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote critiques German reliance on mortars over light artillery, noting the mistake became evident during invasion.
- In plain terms
- German light artillery replace mort light was a mistake.
- What can you take from it?
- Proper equipment balance is crucial in military operations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did Germany favor mortars?
- What other factors contributed to their invasion challenges?
Another view
It simplifies a complex operational failure to a single equipment issue.
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