Routledge Winter Warfare: Red Army Orders and Experiences

Explore the historical realities of combat in extreme environments with Winter Warfare: Red Army Orders and Experiences. Published by Routledge, this scholarly work offers a deep look into the tactics and planning required for battle in a winter climate. By utilizing German and Soviet military archival material, the book provides a unique perspective on how military forces adapt to freezing conditions. The text is divided into two detailed sections. The first part examines the tactical pamphlet 'People's Commissar for Defence Order No. 109' from March 1941, which established specific regulations for winter combat. The second part draws from Soviet military archives to reveal the Red Army General Staff supplements to these regulations. This study is an essential resource for those interested in the mechanisms of army change during battle and the specific operational history of the Soviet Russian forces.