Conclusion: The Logistics of Victory
The German victory in 1943 can be largely credited to effectively addressing two key challenges: oil and distance.
From 1933 to 1941, German strategy consistently outstripped its logistical capabilities. The triumphs in Poland and France were the result of operational brilliance that concealed underlying logistical weaknesses. However, the invasion of the Soviet Union nearly shattered the Wehrmacht, primarily because the vast logistical demands of the Euras