If the Ukrainians are aware of this, they could use it to make some tactical maneuvers that would be very advantageous to them. Especially if the spring offensive plan, that everybody suspects will be in the south, will prove successful for them. Know the enemy's weakness and use it against them.

Another aspect of the disjointed rivalries is Col. Putin, whom they all fear and wish to impress with their own prowess on the battle field. None of the generals are going to want to help their rivals to the top of the body pile or body politic and help make them look good in the eyes of Putin.

There were many rivalries between generals (I'm thinking particularly of Patton's many spats with other generals) in the allies battles against the NAZI in WW II but the generals were able to swallow their pride and follow orders to get the big picture war complete. Of course, they were never under threat of being shot or given the promise of political favors after the war was completed.

Kapitan Kangaroo Kourt wrote: ↑

3/14/2023, 5:08 am

If the Ukrainians are aware of this, they could use it to make some tactical maneuvers that would be very advantageous to them. Especially if the spring offensive plan, that everybody suspects will be in the south, will prove successful for them. Know the enemy's weakness and use it against them.

Ukrainians are aware of it because both armies used to be parts of one Soviet Army, and many older officers on the opposite sides likely even know each other personally. Ukraine's chief general, Zaluzhny, however, is younger and he has never served in the Soviet Army. Instead, he learned all about war in the U.S., where he got his military education.

Kapitan Kangaroo Kourt wrote: ↑

3/14/2023, 1:19 pm

Another aspect of the disjointed rivalries is Col. Putin, whom they all fear and wish to impress with their own prowess on the battle field. None of the generals are going to want to help their rivals to the top of the body pile or body politic and help make them look good in the eyes of Putin.

There were many rivalries between generals (I'm thinking particularly of Patton's many spats with other generals) in the allies battles against the NAZI in WW II but the generals were able to swallow their pride and follow orders to get the big picture war complete. Of course, they were never under threat of being shot or given the promise of political favors are the war was completed.

That's why Lee and Jackson were so dangerous.  No ego conflict and they played very well together.
 

Red Square wrote: ↑

3/14/2023, 5:44 pm

Kapitan Kangaroo Kourt wrote: ↑

3/14/2023, 5:08 am

If the Ukrainians are aware of this, they could use it to make some tactical maneuvers that would be very advantageous to them. Especially if the spring offensive plan, that everybody suspects will be in the south, will prove successful for them. Know the enemy's weakness and use it against them.

Ukrainians are aware of it because both armies used to be parts of one Soviet Army, and many older officers on the opposite sides likely even know each other personally. Ukraine's chief general, Zaluzhny, however, is younger and he has never served in the Soviet Army. Instead, he learned all about war in the U.S., where he got his military education.

Looks like he was a quick learner.
 

Red Square wrote: ↑

3/14/2023, 5:44 pm

Kapitan Kangaroo Kourt wrote: ↑

3/14/2023, 5:08 am

If the Ukrainians are aware of this, they could use it to make some tactical maneuvers that would be very advantageous to them. Especially if the spring offensive plan, that everybody suspects will be in the south, will prove successful for them. Know the enemy's weakness and use it against them.

Ukrainians are aware of it because both armies used to be parts of one Soviet Army, and many older officers on the opposite sides likely even know each other personally. Ukraine's chief general, Zaluzhny, however, is younger and he has never served in the Soviet Army. Instead, he learned all about war in the U.S., where he got his military education.

Fortunately, whatever military education Zaluzhny got in the U.S. came before Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion became top priority.   
 

Comrade, we can ask the Chinese to manufacture them. They can do it at a much lower cost using forced labor and send the hashtags to Ukraine via Russia.

Bad news. Hash tags are no longer effective against the PLA...