Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45 by Rottman, Gordon L.

Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781846031168)

Vendor: Gordon L. Rottman
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Format: Paperback
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Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45 by Rottman, Gordon L.

Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45

$21.00
Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45 by Rottman, Gordon L.

Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45

$21.00
Format: Paperback
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From June 1941, the Soviets were forced to undertake large-scale defensive operations in the face of the overwhelming German blitzkrieg assault, operations which ran counter to their preference for highly mobile, offensive warfare. Lessons were quickly learned across a wide variety of terrain and climates, including the open steppes, dense forests, wooded swamps, cities, and in snow and ice, where the availability of construction materials differed greatly.

The first to cover this topic in the English language and containing detailed information about the trenches, bunkers, observation posts, and weapon positions, this book examines field fortifications built from local materials by infantrymen, as well as their use of mines, field camouflage techniques, and construction tools. It provides a first fascinating insight into Russian defensive attempts against the overwhelming might of the German Army.

Author: Gordon L. Rottman
ISBN-10: 1846031168
ISBN-13: 9781846031168
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 04/24/2007
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.68h x 7.32w x 0.18d
By Gordon L. Rottman
By Gordon L. Rottman
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Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group until reassigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70. Gordon worked as a civilian contract Special Operations Forces Intelligence Specialist at the Army's Joint Readiness Center, Ft Polk, until 2002. A highly respected and established author, who is a recognised expert on this subject, he now devotes himself to full-time writing and research. The author lives in Texas, USA.

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