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Infantry Tactical Manual of The Red Army 1942 Edition Translation USA 1951

This document discusses tactics and strategies for defensive operations. It provides details on how to conduct an active defense, including maintaining control of key areas, exploiting the terrain, and inflicting losses on the enemy. The document also covers defensive tactics like defending inhabited localities and advancing in forested areas.

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118 views257 pages

Infantry Tactical Manual of The Red Army 1942 Edition Translation USA 1951

This document discusses tactics and strategies for defensive operations. It provides details on how to conduct an active defense, including maintaining control of key areas, exploiting the terrain, and inflicting losses on the enemy. The document also covers defensive tactics like defending inhabited localities and advancing in forested areas.

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