Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
ISBN 13 | 9781472825896 |
ISBN 10 | 1472825896 |
Book Description | The Soviet Union had developed a significant sniping force by 1939, but the extraordinary skill and cunning displayed by Finnish snipers during the Winter War forced the Soviets to innovate. On the other side, German sniping suffered from a lack of standardization of weapons and a lack of marksmen deployed at the start of the Great Patriotic War (1941-45). There were few heroes in the conflict, but on both sides, the snipers were idolized - especially on the Soviet side, gaining almost mythical status. |
About the Author | Martin Pegler is a former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. He is currently a firearms consultant and has written a number of articles and books, many for Osprey. He lives in France. |
Language | English |
Author | Martin Pegler |
Publication Date | 21/Mar/19 |
Number of Pages | 80 |
Sniping Rifles On The Eastern Front 1939-45 paperback english - 21/Mar/19