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Warfare in the far north

Erfurth, Waldemar 1879-1971 (author.). Center of Military History. (Added Author).

Summary: "From June 1941 through September 1944, German forces fought the Soviets in the Arctic and sub-Arctic as allies of the Finns. This work compares German, Finnish, and Soviet tactics, equipment, and organization and discusses the unique terrain features"--Publisher's website

Record details

Physical Description: print
v, 24 pages : 1 folded map ; 24 cm
Edition: Facsimile edition.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Center of Military History, United States Army, 1987.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Replaces DA Pam 20-292, October 1951."

Originally published 1951.

Shipping list no.: 88-96-P.

Formatted Contents Note:

The climate. German ignorance of the Arctic -- Protective measures of the Finns -- The terrain. General characteristics -- Effect upon operations -- Individual sectors -- Significance of the Murmansk railroad -- The Finnish transportation network -- Organization and tactics. Ski troops -- Organization of Finnish troop units -- Finnish training doctrine -- Marshal Mannerheim as a commander -- Peculiarities of Finnish tactics -- Russian tactics in the far North -- Lessons from the Russian summer offensive -- Prospects.