Hitler's shock decision to launch the Axis invasion of the Soviet
Union on 22 June 1941 was arguably the turning point of the Second
World War. Spectacular early victories saw the Nazis close in on
Moscow but the Soviet 1941/42 winter counter offensive changed the
odds entirely. Without doubt Russian winter conditions were a major
factor compounded by the Germans' woeful lack of preparedness. As
this fascinating book reveals, Wehrmacht and SS units only began to
be issued with winter clothing in late 1941 and many had to
improvise well into 1942. In an attempt to restore morale adversely
affected by the harsh conditions and military reversals 'The Winter
Warfare Handbook' (Winter Buch) was produced in 1942 and extracts
are quoted in this work. Commanders had to adapt to the snow,
freezing conditions and, almost worse, the impassable roads during
the melt. With customary thoroughness and drastic measures the
Germans largely mastered the climatic challenges but nothing could
mask the reality of the ruthless and numerically superior enemy
that they faced.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Images of War |
Release date: |
June 2021 |
Authors: |
Ian Baxter
|
Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-6807-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5267-6807-0 |
Barcode: |
9781526768070 |
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