soc.history.war.world-war-ii

> Strategic bombing is a very demanding practice. It requires
> a whole lot of bombers

In August/September the Germans had in the area about 323 serviceable
bombers which were flying.

> to drop a whole lot of bombs on many
> targets.

Please read up on the German air assault on the Grazny refineries.

> It requires escorts to be successful against strong
> fighter opposition.

In August/September the Russian air force in the area was weak.

> It requires a serious supply line.
> It requires secure bases.
>

The Germans were able to supply this air fleet above and later a large
fleet of cargo plane no much later in the area.