04-13-2012, 07:36 PM
It is true that some Greater German awards were awarded only once but that does not make them "elite" or the such.
There could be an absolutely endless debate conducting comparisons of warring nations but their is far more personal agendas than facts aired during such debates.
All wars are very different for all nations participating in them. The number of awards and also their "purpose" will vary throughout the entire spectrum.
In a purely non-political and non-campaign award for reaching a quota (be it production or kills) a comparison may well be able to be conducted in a rational fashion. These may be items such as marksmanship awards or long service awards.
The Soviets issued long service awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 etc years service. The Greater Germans did not mark service in 5 year periods, they marked 4, 12 and 25.
Comparison made?
There could be an absolutely endless debate conducting comparisons of warring nations but their is far more personal agendas than facts aired during such debates.
All wars are very different for all nations participating in them. The number of awards and also their "purpose" will vary throughout the entire spectrum.
In a purely non-political and non-campaign award for reaching a quota (be it production or kills) a comparison may well be able to be conducted in a rational fashion. These may be items such as marksmanship awards or long service awards.
The Soviets issued long service awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 etc years service. The Greater Germans did not mark service in 5 year periods, they marked 4, 12 and 25.
Comparison made?
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