Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II

Download or Read eBook Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II PDF written by Chris McNab and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
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ISBN-10 : 9781782007951
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Book Synopsis Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II by : Chris McNab

Book excerpt: The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II. From 1943 the Red Army's preference for close-quarters combat resulted in entire infantry units being equipped with nothing but SMGs. By deploying multiple SMG-armed companies and battalions, the Red Army was able to develop ferocious firepower in urban warfare and position assaults, the soldiers keeping within the SMG's effective range of about 150m to nullify the German skills in armoured and manoeuvre warfare, artillery support and aerial bombardment. Featuring expert analysis and an array of specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this engaging study explains the history, use and development of Soviet wartime SMGs in detail. It gives particular focus to the tactical applications of these weapons in combat, and how they compared to firearms wielded by their German opponents. With numerous first-hand combat accounts, and detailed technical explanations, this book is ideal for both the general reader and the firearms enthusiast.


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