historyofthesecondworldwar.com
Creator of History of the Great War and History of the Second World War weekly history podcasts. Always ready and willing to discuss video games, Tolkien, and the Detroit Red Wings
👤 Joined on 03 Juli 2023
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@wesleylivesay.bsky.social@wesleylivesay.bsky.social → @historyofthesecondworldwar.comWhenever I read primary sources relating to the WW2 UK government I am invariably confronted with the fact that Winston Churchill could be a gold-plated fuckwit a lot of the time, and much of the Allied victory is owed to the people around him who were able to manage his bullshit
Show PostSecond, his staff apparently failed to provide him with the recommendations of subordinates who suggested dividing the fleet to cover San Bernardino while also destroying Ozawa.
Show PostHalsey’s mistake was twofold. First, he had no plan for dividing the fleet in the event of major action, so once he committed, he committed with everything. That limited his options.
Show Postwe have some good stuff on this coming soon from @deadcarl.bsky.social. you'll never guess... ...but it comes back to clausewitz
Show Postbut also goddamn that ceiling
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