Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II
Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II The Russian PPD-40, PPSh-41, and PPS family of SMGs were a key part of Soviet infantry assault doctrine in World War II and beyond.Featuring expert analysis and…
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Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II
The Russian PPD-40, PPSh-41, and PPS family of SMGs were a key part of Soviet infantry assault doctrine in World War II and beyond.Featuring expert analysis and an array of specially commissioned full-color artwork, this engaging study explains the history, use and development of Soviet wartime SMGs in detail. With numerous first-hand combat accounts, and detailed technical explanations, this book is ideal for both the general reader and the firearms enthusiast.The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II. It gives particular focus to the tactical applications of these weapons in combat, and how they compared to firearms wielded by their German opponents.
By deploying multiple SMG-armed From 1943 the Red Army's preference for close-quarters combat resulted in entire infantry units being equipped with nothing but SMGs.