ABSTRACT
Based on German and Soviet military archival material, this book provides an insight into the tactics and planning for combat in a winter climate. It also studies the mechanisms for change in an army during the course of battle.
The first part of the book looks at the tactical pamphlet 'People's Commissar for Defence Order No. 109', as passed by Red Army units on 4 March 1941, which provided regulations for combat in Winter. The second part of the book, using material from the Soviet military archives, reveals Red Army General Staff supplements to the winter regulation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|106 pages
Red Army Regulation For Combat Action of Troops in Winter
section 1|11 pages
Effects of Winter Conditions on the Combat Actions of Troops
section 2|3 pages
Peculiarities of Command and Control
section 3|8 pages
Peculiarities of Troop Combat Security
section 4|3 pages
Peculiarities of Organization and Work in the Rear Area
section 5|8 pages
Offensive Combat
section 6|3 pages
Meeting Engagement
section 7|6 pages
Defense
section 8|4 pages
Marching in Winter
section 9|4 pages
Rest and Rest Security
section 10|7 pages
Combat Operations by Ski Units and Formations in the Enemy Rear
part 2|68 pages
Red Army War Experiences
