German Raid Tactics - Ostfront
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.
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That Soviet lieutenant was having an awful day getting lost even before the trees started speaking rifle fire, he broke his knee and ended up captured. Things certainly were not going well for him
Adding a scale to your maps would be usefull (if possible of course).
my raidleader in world of warcraft is german, we all trust him to the fullest
Ahh so thats what happened to Soviet womble.
Small unit engagements like this have always seemed like the second scariest kind of engagement to me, behind protracted urban warfare. Getting out of your lines and doing your job and coming back must’ve been so tense.
In the canadian military, terrain baptism is refered to as 'christening the ground'
English: raid :>
Terrain baptism? The Germans were implementing Priest Stoßtruppen!
I will use these lessons next Black Friday.
I have a arma 3 clan. And we use all the tactics ypu show in ypur videos. This is a really useful approach to tactics in general
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"Automatic Rifle" might refer to the AVS 36 or the AVT 40. Both saw some use early in the war.
Hi! I think the English translation for Gelandetaufe is "christening the ground". We use this phrase in the Canadian military to describe identifying points in the terrain. Hope this helps!
I love the lesson learned, send a compass with reconnaissance troops traveling in unknown Forrest and swamp. I bet after this further raids performed so much better.
Hi - I received your translation of the German Army Medium Tank Company manual today - looking forward to reading it.
"The Russian defends himself..." boy, that one crazy Russian dude was holding the entire German military off and then he counterattacked! That's almost Chuck Norris level stuff!
Your videos are helping me a lot when playing Company of Heroes. Thank you!
Wow. This is top tier content. Keep making content as thought out and as thorough as this. Well done. Subbed.
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