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Soviet Submachine Guns of World War II: PPD-40, PPSh-41 and PPS (Weapon) by Chris McNab; Steve Noon; Alan Gilliland is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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The Russian PPD-40, PPSh-41, and PPS family of SMGs were a key part of Soviet infantry assault doctrine in World War II and beyond. Featuring expert analysis and an array of specially commissioned full-color artwork, this engaging study explains the history, use and development of Soviet wartime SMGs in detail. It gives particular focus to the tactical applications of these weapons in combat, and how they compared to firearms wielded by their German opponents. With numerous first-hand combat accounts, and detailed technical explanations, this book is ideal for both the general reader and the firearms enthusiast. The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II. From 1943 the Red Army's preference for close-quarters combat resulted in entire infantry units being equipped with nothing but SMGs. By deploying multiple SMG-armed companies and battalions, the Red Army was able to develop ferocious firepower in urban warfare and position assaults, the soldiers keeping within the SMG's effective range of about 150m to nullify the German skills in armoured and manoeuvre warfare, artillery support and aerial bombardment. Three particular de

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Author

Chris McNab; Steve Noon; Alan Gilliland

Publisher

Osprey Publishing / Bloomsbury Publishing

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781782007968

Category

history

Subjects

History, Engineering, Military

Rating

4.5 / 5 (55 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14