PanzerKiel
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Why were we attacking downhill? Were we on Top?
Of course, as already highlighted, after frontal attack by 2 Naga and 18 Grenadiers had failed, 8 Sikh was tasked to cut off the peak from its supply route.
But should it be that way?
Orders being translated down at company level should have an aspect of situational awareness built into them so to avoid casualties and look at favorable outcomes. Granted, at times it is a Hobson’s choice but it seems many of the operational strategies and tactics throughout Pakistani history were not at all thought out or executed well.
As Nosy Haider puts it , “perfecting the art of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory”
It should be like this, in the theoretical sense i have to say. But its very difficult, in a real situation that once you have attacked.....even if you sense that there is a chance of failure, you cannot go back. Practically, the defenders' fire doesnt allow you to go back to from where ever you started. So you always try to press your attack regardless. Its better than going back over open terrain to be decimated again.