majoris 10 Posted June 2, 2012 Hello everybody, I'm looking for resources on infantry and combined arms tactics on the Eastern Front - my ultimate goal is to create realistic portrayals of smaller pitched battles within the framework of IF44. The scale of the engine lends itself to especially realistic scenarios, and it would be great to have some sort of accurate reference on how both armies conducted smaller-scale operations (for example, capturing a village or establishing a defensive perimeter). The small details make all the difference. Would anyone happen to know where I can find these kinds of resources? Maps, sketches, example scenarios, etc. would be incredibly helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 77 Posted June 2, 2012 Some of the information here should be of use to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addetter 10 Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Probably some books written by veterans. Edited June 5, 2012 by Addetter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majoris 10 Posted June 2, 2012 I was thinking of something like this (free of course :) ) Have a look at the page excerpts. Basically, maps showing how infantry and mechanized units would attack/defend small-scale areas. http://books.google.de/books/about/World_War_II_Infantry_Tactics_2.html?id=uvQEpunbddwC&redir_esc=y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 77 Posted June 2, 2012 WW2 Infantry Tactics Best I could find. The 'Small Unit Formations' link takes you to what you need. The 'Combined arms operations' page is down, however, I found it archived here. I also found a bunch of WW2 US Army field manuals that cover tactics here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majoris 10 Posted June 2, 2012 WW2 Infantry TacticsBest I could find. The 'Small Unit Formations' link takes you to what you need. The 'Combined arms operations' page is down, however, I found it archived here. I also found a bunch of WW2 US Army field manuals that cover tactics here. perfect, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rknharry 10 Posted June 2, 2012 some my favorite online sources: http://www.allworldwars.com/Small-Unit-Actions-During-German-Campaign-in-Russia.html Also check other content on this highly useful page. http://cgsc.cdmhost.com/cdm/ particularly browse/search in "World War II Operational Documents" http://www.scribd.com/haraoi_conal/collections http://www.theblackvault.com/m/articles/view/Misc-WWII-Documents http://www.wwiidaybyday.com/kstn/kstnmain.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 77 Posted June 3, 2012 Great stuff there RknHarry. I added those to the 'Historical Resources' topic in the IF forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Severloh 3949 Posted June 3, 2012 Some from my collection: Commands, Tactics http://www.dererstezug.com/CommandsTactics.htm Lone Sentry -hundreds of articles here http://www.lonesentry.com/intelbulletin/index_subject.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agua 0 Posted June 4, 2012 Nafziger collection - includes German and Soviet infantry and armour tactics: http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=21&Itemid=26 These are translations of original source tactics manuals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites