German Raid Tactics - Ostfront
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An example for German Raid (“Stoßtruppunternehmen” ) Tactics on the Eastern Front in World War 2. This video is based on an an example published in November 1942 by the General of the Infantry in the German Army’s General Staff. It was later reprinted in 1944 again, so it was likely a good example that stood the test of time. We look at the situation, mission, preparation, reconnaissance, execution and lessons learned of the mission. Additionally, I provide context and explanations if needed. »» SUPPORT MHV «« » Paypal Donation - https://paypal.me/mhvis » Patreon Perks » patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/mhv » Subscribe Star Community - https://www.subscribestar.com/mhv » YouTube Membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK09g6gYGMvU-0x1VCF1hgA/join » Book Wishlist https://www.amazon.de/gp/registry/wishlist/3LJIXNJIUXJES/ref=cm_wl_huc_view?language=en_GB »» MERCHANDISE «« » teespring - https://teespring.com/stores/military-history-visualized »» TIMESTAMPS «« 02:55 – MG42 vs MG34 an in-depth discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoxAe0eWRow 06:55 – German Infantry Tactics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rKRt5zVZgw 07:50 – Polish Infantry Division: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjkDZ00hnXo 08: 12 – German Artillery Tactics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VY10gfnrTQ » SOURCES « TsAMO: F 500, Op. 12451, D 409: Oberkommando des Heeres, Gen. St. d. H. / Gen. d. Inf.: Beispiele für Aufklärungs- und Sicherheitsdienst und Unternehmungen in der Verteidigung. 12. November 1942 (Nachdruck Februar 1944). Sharp, Charles C.: The Soviet Order of Battle. World War II. An Organizational History of the Major Combat Units of the Soviet Army. Volume II: “School of Battle”. The Tank Corps and Tank Brigades January 1942 to 1945, George F. Nafziger: 1995. TM 30-506: German Military Dictionary, War Department: Washington, US, May, 1944. Lidschun, Reiner; Wollert, Günter: Infanteriewaffen. Illustrierte Enzyklopädie der Infanteriewaffen aus aller Welt bis 1945. Parragon: Bath, UK, o. J. (1991). Wettstein, Adrian; Rutherford, Jeff: The German Army on the Eastern Front: An Inner View of the Ostheer's Experiences of War. Pen and Sword Military, 2018. Kühlwein, Fritz: Die Gruppe im Gefecht. (Die neue Gruppe). E. S. Mittler & Sohn: Berlin, 1940. H. Dv. 130/2a: Ausbildungsvorschrift für die Infanterie. Heft 2a: Die Schützenkompanie. Verlag Offene Worte: Berlin, 1941. H. Dv. 272: Muster für taktische Zeichen des Heeres. 24. März 1941. Reichsdruckerei: Berlin, 1941. Reibert, W.: Der Dienstunterricht im Heere. Ausgabe für den Schützen der Schützenkompanie. E. S. Mittler & Sohn: Berlin, 1940 (Reprint: Naval & Military Press Ltd.). https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Handwaffen_der_Wehrmacht https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gel%C3%A4ndetaufe #GermanTactics #Tactics #Ostfront
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