 This, however, was not able to cope with the shortage of small-arms; 1.5 million infantry weapons were required to arm the new volksgrenadiers.Ammunition was in dire need, as well, and ultimately the rail system was forced to stop troop movements in favor of moving more supplies to the front.Fuel was in considerable shortage, as well; although the Germans stockpiled the of fuel required for the initial phase of the offensive, half of it was not delivered because of transportation shortages.