German Battle Tactics on the Russian Front 1941-1945

by Steven H. Newton

Release Date: June, 1994

Edition: Hardcover

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A Revealing Example, A Gem

Mr. Newton's compilation translation of Ost Front tactics was quite good. Descriptions of tactics in a wide varity of situations and locations , both on offense and increasingly on defense, are included. These are not broad, sweeping action reports,but rather on the divisional level and below by largely unsung "heroes" of the eventually defeated forces of the Wehrmacht. The resourcefulness and determination of these leaders gives a birds' eye view as to why Germany nearly won the war with Russia and, perhaps more importantly, why it took Russia over two years after Stalingrad to defeat them. Along with General Raus' narrative recently published, one can now grasp the desperate but brilliantly organized actions prosecuted by the Wehrmacht on the Ost Front. I highly reccommend this work to focused students of military history, but only to them. It is far too dry for casual reading.

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do you enjoy reading about the german army and WWII? because if you do then you'd LOVE this book. It talks about how the germans manuvered and routed several russian armies. It is constantly maving and very hair raising.