Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast Episode 186 - The Greco-Italian War Part 2: The Battle of Crete
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Dec 13, 2021 AI Snips
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The Perils Of Dictator-Led Operations
- Mussolini's direct leadership and distrust of officers produced disastrous operational planning in Albania.
- His theatrical front-line presence failed to inspire exhausted Italian troops and worsened outcomes.
Greeks Fighting With Bayonets
- German air superiority quickly dominated Greek skies after their invasion.
- Greek soldiers resorted to bayonet attacks when they ran out of ammunition and then reused captured Italian ammo.
Static Lines Fail When Flanked
- Fixed defenses like the Metaxas Line become liabilities when an enemy can flank them from unexpected directions.
- Mobility and flexible defense beat static bunkers against well-coordinated attacks.