Recruit Training: Infantry
Extra military training paid off in a number of ways; infantry were more comfortable with their roles on the battlefield, weapon familiarity became second nature, and camaraderie was improved through more effective training exercises.
Defend the Motherland
As the Soviets began to retake territory in 1943 and beyond,many Partisans found their countries removed from German occupation.Many of these units became integrated into the main Soviet army, bringing their unique skillsets with them.
They're Coming Out of the Woodwork!
The Soviets Union often coordinated with a number of Partisan forces buring the war. During Operation alone, upwards toward three hundred thousand Partisans took part in missions behind enemy lines. These units were used to disrupt enemy supplies and communications, giving the edge to the troops on the frontlines.
SURPRISE!
The Soviets Union operated a number of Partosan foces during the war, often coordinating large operatiouns with them. Partisan units often ambushed small supply convoys, hindering the German's resupply and reinforcement efforts.
Oorah!
The cry of 'Urrah!' from Soviet infantry caused fear in German soldiers. A Russian writer said: 'There was something terrible but also something sad and melancholy in this long cry...You could hear the sadness of a soul parting with everything it had loved, calling on its nearest and dearest...to lift their heads and hear for the last time the voice of a father, a husband, a son or a brother,"
Never Make and Engineer Mad
Combat Engineers were tasked with a challenging array of battlefield tasks. They would build or dismantle defenses, plant minefields, and force crossings, regularly under fire of all kinds. Small groups of combat engineers were often formed into assault squads to provide infantry companies with the organic capability to tackle battlefield obstacles or assault enemy buildings and defended positions with flamethrowers or explosives.
Stealing the Spotlight
Infantry Production I
At the tip of the spear of any attack is the infantry. No other force can hold ground as effectively but no other arm of the land battle is so misunderstood in many ways. Less than 20% of those 'million man armies' were front line infantry, but they received a tragically disproportionate number of casualties. A typical German Grenadier battalion had about 715 men - 99 were front line soldiers.
Torched
Bun Baby Burn
Master Flanker
Officer Training: Infantry
Extra military training paid off in a number of ways; infantry were more comfortable with their roles on the battlefield, weapon familiarity became second nature, and camaraderie was improved through more effective training exercises.
To the Frontlines!
Battlefield Menace
Infantry Production Ⅱ
Heavy Weapon
Veteran Training: Infantry
Flanking Maneuvers
Satchel of Trouble