If was, increased by a lack of railways in Russia – for bringing up supplies to our advancing troops.
Meaning of the quote
The German soldier Gerd von Rundstedt explains that the lack of railways in Russia made it very difficult to bring supplies to the German troops who were trying to advance into the country. Without an efficient transportation system, it became much harder for the German army to get the necessary supplies to their soldiers, which caused problems for their military operations.
About Gerd von Rundstedt
Gerd von Rundstedt was a German Field Marshal who played a significant role in World War II, commanding key military campaigns and operations on the Eastern and Western fronts. Despite his critical role, he was dismissed and recalled multiple times by Adolf Hitler due to the shifting fortunes of war.
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If was, increased by a lack of railways in Russia – for bringing up supplies to our advancing troops.
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