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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike
That is interesting in that the Germans launched so may operations outside of continental Europe. They invaded Norway by sea which they did so following much of the Marines' doctrine from the 20's landing troops from warships via the ship's launches. They invaded Crete by air and went to N. Africa by sea plus a lot of their Baltic stuff. With the exception of Norway the Germans tried to have expeditionary warfare without amphibious warfare.
And yes the Germans were good at crossing rivers but look at the Western Allies, some of that anphib gear was great at crossing rivers like the LVT amtrak.
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Oh, definitely, I'm not slating the Amphib quality of the Allies, particularly when you get to the island campaigns and the crossing of the Rhine.
