During marches and movements of motorized formations and units, certain factors resulted in the application of principles which differed from common practice and general regulations. These principles equally applied to day and night marches. The state of motorization of the German formations constituted a severe handicap to the smooth conduct of marches. Terrain, climate, technical procedures/purposes, the potential for contact with enemy ground forces, and the like, all subjected the vehicles and drivers to greater strain.

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