Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Crimea Hist & Geog #4, Russian Options, Crimea, & Crimea
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"Assessing enemy courses of action also informs Ukrainian intelligence collection plans as well as the priorities for operational strikes and a war gaming of different options for Ukrainian offensive actions. Good planning considers an enemy's objectives and possible courses of action. Not doing so is intellectually lazy and leads to disastrous outcomes for friendly forces. Ukrainian foot soldiers deserve the best strategic and operational thinking to give them a foundation for success."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video as an extra update providing additional insight and understanding of the war in Ukraine.
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Russian Offensive Options
- Retired Australian general Mick Ryan discusses potential Russian courses of action in the coming months as Ukraine plans its offensives
- Fundamental to planning is understanding both friendly and enemy capabilities and likely actions
- Despite losses, Russia remains a formidable presence in Ukraine. Their options include:
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Crimea's Importance to Russia
- Sevastopol Bay in Crimea is Russia's best Black Sea port and one of their top ports overall
- As a warm water, deep water port in the Black Sea center, it enables power projection
- Losing it would cripple Russia's naval capabilities and influence in the Mediterranean and beyond
- Much of Russia's calculus in the war revolves around keeping Crimea and Sevastopol
German Invasion of Crimea in WWII
- Chris O provides historical context of the German-Romanian invasion of Crimea in 1941-42
- Crimea was a stepping stone to the Caucasus oil fields, a goal for Germany
- The main viable invasion route was the heavily fortified Perekop Isthmus in the northwest
- After heavy fighting and casualties on both sides, the Germans broke through Soviet defenses
- Months of bloody battles followed at places like Sevastopol, Kerch and the Parpach Line
- The Axis suffered over 115,000 casualties but inflicted ~500,000 on the Soviets in conquering Crimea
- German occupation was harsh, with Jewish extermination, population persecution and partisan resistance
Wrap up
Jonathan expresses appreciation for Chris O's informative Crimea threads providing valuable historical and geographical context. He thanks viewers for their support, promotes the channel merchandise, and signs off.
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