Yes. Its based on Operation Market Garden. But then Airborne did have success at Normandy.Heard of a Bridge Too far?
I just watched again the movie made from Cornelius Ryan's book "A Bridge Too Far" in HD and it is excellent. Was Operation Market-Garden a failure?Well I still believe that an Airborne Division can be our first or last resort in a war.
Not necessarily prior but after maintaining a foothold, we can do airborne operations.
Market Garden was a failure because of the Op. Maps being found by the Germans with one of the soldiers. So all ops were reasonable apprehended andstopped. About Kargil, well you were at helm and incharge so I shall leave it with you to decide.
However as you mention of consolidation and sustenance, that surely can be mastered.
^^ThisYes they do have.
How will that be used?
Heard about something called a Link up?
Or an Airhead?
Next!
Deep penetration in not a problem, the link up will be. An air dropped unit has to link up with a ground force within 72 hours or it will run out of ammo and rations. In mountains, linking up with a deep penetraion unit in 72 hrs will need a miracle.Why don't we have a need. These Para/Air Qualified troops are going to be the Battle decision makers. In a border to border fight with the Chinese. Deep penetration can only be done through Para Landings.
One of the Mech battalions has an airborne company, I dont know if the whole battalion has converted to airborne. My coursemate was commissioned in that battalion.Para's are not using BMPs yet. (they have not been Mechanised) And there are specifically only two Arty Units (9 and 17 Field Arty Regiment) which are para qualified. In case of a Division, The Arty acquirement is that of a a Brigade.
I have that classic collection too.I just watched again the movie made from Cornelius Ryan's book "A Bridge Too Far" in HD and it is excellent. Was Operation Market-Garden a failure?
Operation Market Garden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
If i am not wrong the ignored Intel about the level of German presence in the area..And then the whole operation became a disaster and a total failure.
Open a map and check Skardu.Why don't we have a need. These Para/Air Qualified troops are going to be the Battle decision makers. In a border to border fight with the Chinese. Deep penetration can only be done through Para Landings.
Yes, that is what is claimed.If i am not wrong the ignored Intel about the level of German presence in the area..
Ray Sir,Open a map and check Skardu.
Use this interactive map:
Skardu satellite view
Now check the mountain ranges and its height and see how long that link up would take place, if indeed it can take place.
If the link up does not take place, how long will the Paratroopers who have done 'deep penetration' last? Will there not be very strong reaction from the Pakistanis?
Let us say air drop of replenishment is contemplated to increase the 'staying power' of the Paratroopers who have 'penetrated deep'.
Will the PAF, which would be active like hornets, allow every IAF aircraft through its airspace? If not, how much will actually go through and in the correct quantity and correct type?
On the problem of fighting in HAA and translating plans, one may check the 1965 War records of the Kargil Sector.
Looks like cakewalk for T-90, BTR-80, BMP-1/2, perhaps even for Arjun (not sure), if it is a one way thrust.Regarding tanks, here is the photo of Shyok River (Indian side).
True.Armour requires manoeuvre space or else it is a sitting duck!
I am sure you mean to say tactical areas !Mountain locations are often strategic areas.