Soviet rifleman, 1941-45

Soviet rifleman, 1941-45

by Rottman, Gordon L.

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The Soviet rifleman, or Frontovik, initially suffered defeats and retreat during the early desperate days of the war, then resolved a stubborn defence during the brutal winter of 1941-42, eventually turning the tables at the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, before victoriously marching into Germany. This title provides a view of the Soviet rifleman in defeat and victory, on the defensive and in the attack both in the heat of the summer, and the frozen brutality of the Russian winter. Their poli…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Soviet rifleman, 1941-45 / Gordon L. Rottmann ; illustrated by Howard Gerrard.

Summary

The Soviet rifleman, or Frontovik, initially suffered defeats and retreat during the early desperate days of the war, then resolved a stubborn defence during the brutal winter of 1941-42, eventually turning the tables at the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, before victoriously marching into Germany. This title provides a view of the Soviet rifleman in defeat and victory, on the defensive and in the attack both in the heat of the summer, and the frozen brutality of the Russian winter. Their political beliefs, motivation, training, everyday life, weaponry and equipment are examined here, accompanied by rare photographs and full-color artwork.--Provided by publisher.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2007.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Osprey
  • Place of Publication:Oxford
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2007.

The Physical Object

  • Description:64 pages : : illustrations (some color) ; : 25 cm.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781846031274, 1846031273
  • oclc:ocn144225904
  • LC Classification:D764
  • Dewey Decimal:940.541247

Table of Contents

Introduction -- Conscription -- Training and Tactics -- Appearance -- Weapons and Equipment -- Conditions of Service -- On Campaign -- Belief and Belonging -- The Aftermath of Battle -- Collections, Museums, and Reenactment -- Bibliography -- Colour Plate Commentary -- Index.

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Subjects

Armed Forces -- Equipment and supplies Armed Forces -- Military life Equipment and Supplies Geschichte 1941-1945 Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 -- Matériel History Infanterist Soviet Union., Raboche-Krestʹi︠a︡nskai︠a︡ K… Sowjetunion Weltkrieg World War, 1939-1945 -- Equipment and s…

Writers

Rottman, Gordon L.

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