I know forums with a quick question thread for questions that are below the threshold for opening a new thread altogether. Well, I think this could be useful here as well.
It's usually a custom to keep reading such a thread (after having got an answer yourself) till you've answered a question yourself.

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First question:
I need a pointer towards accessible writings on the Soviet theory regarding "shock value", preferably in English or German, if unavoidable in French, please. My interest in this is focused on the tactical level. I checked some writings of Glantz and found no good info on the subject other than ~ "much firepower".


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