the soviet partisan movement 1941-1944 by edgar m. howell

FOREWORD
Unconventional warfare has gained in importance along with the
increase in range and destructivenessof weapons. It was a particularly
potent factor in several theaters of operations during World War II,
but in none did it play a more significant role than on the Eastern front
during that conflict. There the guerrilla movement behind the Axis
forces gained in importance as the Soviet Army withdrew deeper and
deeper into its homeland, trading space for time until mobilization could
be completed and winter act as an ally.
If The Soviet Partisan Movement, 1941-1944 is studied in connection
with operational studies of the war on the east European front
during World War II, it should prove to be of great value to students
of that conflict. It should also prove of particular value to the Army
staff and schools and colleges as a reference work in partisan warfare.
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