Winter Warfare on the Russian Front
Bob Carruthers
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Description
This fascinating collection of primary source accounts focuses on the combat actions of the Wehrmacht in the bitter cold of the Russian and Arctic winters. The material is drawn from a variety of wartime sources and encompasses fascinating writings concerning the tactical, operational and strategic aspects of winter warfare. Compiled and edited by Emmy Award winning author and historian Bob Carruthers, this absorbing assembly of primary source intelligence reports encompasses rare material originally drawn from German original sources to provide the reader with a unique insight into surviving and fighting in the freezing conditions of winter. Featured in the book are reports concerning little known and neglected tactical aspects of fighting a winter war, including weapons, logistical techniques and specialist equipment. This compelling compilation is essential for readers with an interest in discovering more about winter warfare from a range of unusual and diverse primary sources.
Product Details
Price
$14.95
$13.90
Publisher
Pen & Sword Military
Publish Date
September 19, 2013
Pages
208
Dimensions
6.23 X 9.18 X 0.53 inches | 1.02 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781781592335
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Bob Carruthers is an Emmy Award winning author and historian, who has written extensively on the Great War. A graduate of Edinburgh University, Bob is the author of a number of military history titles including the Amazon best seller The Wehrmacht in Russia.
Reviews
Bone-chilling insights into the rigors of combat are revealed ... fascinating source material will deliver riveting reading to any military history enthusiast..."-- "Toy Solder & Model Figure"