Hi everyone: just a small thread to quench my thirst and curiosity.
We all know that Poland's strategic situation in 1939 was utterly desesperate: the country was surrounded by 2 powerful ennemies (and a small 3rd one). It was poor and lacked Germany's industrial potential for a war. Basically, except for ASB, Poland could not win in 1939 (I even personally believe that a determined and successful action in the Saar could not have saved Poland as a fighting state).
However, some things could have been done but as I'm not a Polish military history expert, I'm asking this question to you, partially hoping it will create a debate which can enlighten us all. So...
-With one or several relatively minor POD (meaning modifications about armament/strategy/foreign policy) which remain plausible (I don't think Poland could have produced hundred of medium tanks for example or would have become Germany's ally), try to improve Polish Army's performance.
-The POD can go back to the 1920's (for example, another destroyer instead of the disappointing wicher class or anything you like).
-The Germans will still be victorious but will more or even significantly bloodied.
I'm waiting your ideas with impatience and curiosity.
Sincerely,
JeandeBueil.
We all know that Poland's strategic situation in 1939 was utterly desesperate: the country was surrounded by 2 powerful ennemies (and a small 3rd one). It was poor and lacked Germany's industrial potential for a war. Basically, except for ASB, Poland could not win in 1939 (I even personally believe that a determined and successful action in the Saar could not have saved Poland as a fighting state).
However, some things could have been done but as I'm not a Polish military history expert, I'm asking this question to you, partially hoping it will create a debate which can enlighten us all. So...
-With one or several relatively minor POD (meaning modifications about armament/strategy/foreign policy) which remain plausible (I don't think Poland could have produced hundred of medium tanks for example or would have become Germany's ally), try to improve Polish Army's performance.
-The POD can go back to the 1920's (for example, another destroyer instead of the disappointing wicher class or anything you like).
-The Germans will still be victorious but will more or even significantly bloodied.
I'm waiting your ideas with impatience and curiosity.
Sincerely,
JeandeBueil.
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