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Russia’s maybe-mobilization
The Vozhd may announce mobilization of the reserves on May 9th as a way to replenish the dead in Ukraine. Since Russia has a conscript army she has a large reserve to pull from. Full mobilization would remove many from the workforce which at this point is something Russia hardly can afford.
Russia believed that they had an army, and considering it's not a war but a "special military operation", hard to justify that if you call in the reserves.One would think that mobilization would be something done BEFORE invading a neighboring country.
How can 17 & 18 year old Russian conscripts (cannon fodder) change the trajectoy of this war?
Attacking in suicidal waves like Russian forces in WWII?
Where will new/replacement weapons come from?
The “Soviet hordes” myth was an invention created by the Heer general staff to try and excuse them getting their asses kicked.
From Wikipedia....
Human waves attack were also utilized in full force against the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany most notably in the Battle of Stalingrad and also recounted in the Battle of the Seelow Heights.[21]
Human wave attack - Wikipedia
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How can 17 & 18 year old Russian conscripts (cannon fodder) change the trajectoy of this war?
Attacking in suicidal waves like Russian forces in WWII?
Where will new/replacement weapons come from?