Soviet field fortifications, 1941-45 / Gordon L Rottman ; illustrated by Chris Taylor & Brian Delf.

Main entry:

Rottman, Gordon L.

Title & Author:

Soviet field fortifications, 1941-45 / Gordon L Rottman ; illustrated by Chris Taylor & Brian Delf.

Publication:

Description:

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

Series:

Fortress ; 62

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index.
Introduction -- Soviet defensive doctrine -- Building and manning the defences -- Establishing the defence -- Defensive firepower -- Building the fortifications -- A tour of the fighting positions -- The test of battle -- An assessment of Soviet field fortifications.

Summary:

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.

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ISBN:

9781846031168
1846031168

Subject:

Soviet Union Defenses.
Fortification, Field.
World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Eastern Front.
Fortifications de campagne.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 Campagnes et batailles Front oriental.
field fortifications.
Military campaigns.
Military readiness.
Feldbefestigung
Eastern Front (World War (1939-1945))
Soviet Union.
Sowjetunion

Added entries:

Fortress ; 62.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 277070
Call No.: BIB 211722
Status: Available

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