tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030145265861917845.post3933203573822754783..comments2024-03-20T11:41:56.776-04:00Comments on Tank Archives: World of Tanks History Section: Weathering the Winter StormPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09622237223229485503noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030145265861917845.post-75848512663040471222017-02-09T08:39:00.003-05:002017-02-09T08:39:00.003-05:00cm makes a valid point, the same organisational te...cm makes a valid point, the same organisational terms can mean wildly different things from one national military to another (or even within them, depending on the context). Which is one reason even popular-history writings routinely give brief explanations of their meanings in the relevant context.<br /><br />Though to be fair this is more of an essay and appears to be meant for audiences already familiar with such details.Kellomieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04915110653443066212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030145265861917845.post-18789971823361024492017-02-06T22:26:56.064-05:002017-02-06T22:26:56.064-05:00I tried to enter this comment earlier, but the sys...I tried to enter this comment earlier, but the system freaked out ...<br /><br />I agree, using "panzer corps" prevents confusion for readers who are new to the topic. It's confusing enough that "corps" means a roughly-divisional sized tank formation in the RKKA. Using "tank corps" for a German formation implies that the two units are quite the same.<br /><br />I've always found using the untranslated German terms silly, but it's so traditional in English-language publications that it's jarring not to use "panzer."<br /><br />This is the same as my suggestion about "rudder" vs. "keel." It's an attempt to increase the value of the blog. It's not about telling you that you're wrong about some historical or technical point. It's a very minor point, but I wouldn't call it nitpicking.Chits 'n' Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819307975178436315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030145265861917845.post-35087843977670270902017-02-06T13:48:53.454-05:002017-02-06T13:48:53.454-05:00Your nitpicking gets pettier and pettier with ever...Your nitpicking gets pettier and pettier with every comment. You're more than welcome to skip straight complaining about the kerning on the default font or non-regulation margin widths and save us all the time.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622237223229485503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030145265861917845.post-20554809477591136772017-02-05T11:49:09.377-05:002017-02-05T11:49:09.377-05:00I´d suggest not to use the litteral translation of...I´d suggest not to use the litteral translation of "tank corps" for a german "Panzer Corps" as the organizational level, composition and strength of the soviet and german tank- and panzer corps, respectively are incomparable and of different scale level. <br />Additionally, the LVIIth Panzer Corps was not under Hoth´s command but commanded by Gen. Friedrich Kirchner. Hoth assumed command of the 4th Panzer Army, and thus was the commanding general on the higher organizational level.<br />critical masshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366274198749901618noreply@blogger.com