This fascinating collection of primary source accounts focuses on the
combat actions of the Wehrmacht in the bitter cold of the Russian and
Arctic winters. The material is drawn from a variety of wartime sources
and encompasses fascinating writings concerning the tactical,
operational and strategic aspects of winter warfare.
Compiled and edited by Emmy Award winning author and historian Bob
Carruthers, this absorbing assembly of primary source intelligence
reports encompasses rare material originally drawn from German original
sources to provide the reader with a unique insight into surviving and
fighting in the freezing conditions of winter.
Featured in the book are reports concerning little known and neglected
tactical aspects of fighting a winter war, including weapons, logistical
techniques and specialist equipment. This compelling compilation is
essential for readers with an interest in discovering more about winter
warfare from a range of unusual and diverse primary sources.