German Infantry: On the Eastern Front in World War Two
German Infantry: On the Eastern Front in World War Two by Chris Bishop
English | March 27, 2016 | ASIN: B01DIYA0FY | 73 Pages | AZW3/MOBI/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 1.43 MB
English | March 27, 2016 | ASIN: B01DIYA0FY | 73 Pages | AZW3/MOBI/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 1.43 MB
German infantry played a huge part in the success of Germany in the opening and later battles of World War Two. They provided the strength and staying power for the German war machine. Even during the famed Blitzkrieg attacks the final outcome was often decided by man against man. Fighting from foxholes, ruined buildings and shattered woods to either defend or take new ground. German infantry fought a tenacious war still remaining an effective force even after heavy losses. Analysis after the war showed that German troops inflicted 50% greater casualties than they received.
At the time of World War Two they were the most highly trained infantry in the world. They trained hard and fought even harder. These individuals had a very tough job fighting through cold winters and the rainy season when the ground became a quagmire. Having to live and fight in thick mud on the Eastern Front. The Red Army fought back just as hard. In the end the Red Army had the numerical advantage which turned the course of the war as stretched supply lines and a lack of manpower conspired against the Germans.