Russian Combat Methods in World War II; Historical Study: Department of the Army Pamphlet No. 20-230

Format is approximately 5.875 inches by 9.125 inches. vi, 116, wraps, 8 fold-out maps (some color) at back. Some wear and soiling to covers. RESTRICTED marking crossed out and Stamp stating "Restricted Classification Removed Per Executive Order 10501" on front cover. Other stamps and cross outs on cover and title page. This pamphlet supersedes MS #T-22 "Peculiarities of Russian Warfare", published by the Historical Division, Special Staff, U.S. Army in June, 1949. Pamphlet was prepared by a committee of former German officers at the EUCOM Historical Division Interrogation Enclosure, Neustadt, Germany, in late 1947 and early 1948. All of these officers had extensive experience on the eastern front during the period 1941-45. The principal author commanded in succession a panzer division, a corps, a panzer army, and an army group. The reader is reminded that publications in the GERMAN REPORTS SERIES were written by Germans from the German point of view. For instance, the "Introduction" and "Conclusions" to Russian Combat Methods in World War II present the views of the German author without interpretation by American personnel. Throughout this pamphlet, Russian combat methods are evaluated in terms of the German combat doctrine, and Russian staff methods are compared to those of the German General Staff. Organization, equipment, and procedures of the German and Russian Armies differed considerably from those of the United States Army. Tactical example in the text have been carefully dated, and an effort has been made to indicated the progress of the Russian Army in overcoming the weaknesses noted in the early stages of the war. In preparation of this revised edition, the German text has been retranslated, and certain changes in typography and chapter titles have been made to improve clarity. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. …