Escuadrilla Azul
Tech Sergeant
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- Feb 27, 2020
What would has happen if any spark ignited a war between the Western Allies and the USSR around VE Day?
Could 2nd & 1st TAF & 9th & 12th AF be able to stop the soviet armour assault (don't think that Commonwealth & US armour would do more than a token resistance against it) and keep at bay the VVS?
Would 8th & 15th AF and Bomber Command be brought to a tactical role? I guess probable for the US given the distance to meaninful strategic targets and the sure need for reinforcements for the TAFs, combined with attacks on airfields and communication nodes beyond the front lines. But have doubts with Bomber Command, given the disdain from Harris for the use of the bombers under his command in the tactical role.
How would the VVS perform? Could it achieve a significative role supporting the Red Army or would have their hands full trying to protect own ground forces, airfields and rearguard? Surely they would be a hard nut to crack, but not sure if they could be able to support the ofensive and defend the lunes
Regarding the german airmen, would the Western Allies use them against the Soviets? My guess is that they would be used at first as advisors and in a few weeks, barely months, would be equiped with western planes and thrown in to the battle.
Could 2nd & 1st TAF & 9th & 12th AF be able to stop the soviet armour assault (don't think that Commonwealth & US armour would do more than a token resistance against it) and keep at bay the VVS?
Would 8th & 15th AF and Bomber Command be brought to a tactical role? I guess probable for the US given the distance to meaninful strategic targets and the sure need for reinforcements for the TAFs, combined with attacks on airfields and communication nodes beyond the front lines. But have doubts with Bomber Command, given the disdain from Harris for the use of the bombers under his command in the tactical role.
How would the VVS perform? Could it achieve a significative role supporting the Red Army or would have their hands full trying to protect own ground forces, airfields and rearguard? Surely they would be a hard nut to crack, but not sure if they could be able to support the ofensive and defend the lunes
Regarding the german airmen, would the Western Allies use them against the Soviets? My guess is that they would be used at first as advisors and in a few weeks, barely months, would be equiped with western planes and thrown in to the battle.