German Siege of Leningrad 1941-1944 (Images of War) by Ian Baxter

German Siege of Leningrad 1941-1944 (Images of War) by Ian Baxter

Author:Ian Baxter [Ian Baxter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781399064668
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2023-10-01T21:00:00+00:00


The first winter on the Eastern Front and soldiers can be seen here using animal draught to transport supplies on a sled from one part of the Leningrad Front to another. The troops are wearing the standard issue greatcoat with a toque and M1938 field cap. The German army lacked the provisions to sustain their forces for a winter war and many thousands of their men got frostbite and other ailments caused by the cold.

The barrel of a heavy mortar being transported in the snow by a dual-bogie carriage. For travel this heavy howitzer could be broken up into two separate components: one the barrel and the remainder the weapon.



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