Military improvisations during the Russian campaign

Study written by a group of former German generals and general staff officers, and therefore written from the German point of view.

This publication deals with improvisations during the Russian campaign 1941-1945. 157 of which are described. They range from tactical improvisations such as coping with mud, those imposed in desperation and those demanded by special situations, such as during Operation Citadel. Both offensive and defensive operations are covered, as well as troop movements, and all arms are included.
Supply and transport also appear, together with technical improvisation (particularly the pamje wagons and the corduroy road), bridging. deception and movement across frozen lakes. Technical improvisation includes training for arctic conditions, and weapon and equipment ad hoc modifications. Special units and the Luftwaffe Field Divisions are also included, as well as some of the last ditch expedients forced on the Germans at the end of the war.
There are 6 black and white maps to illustrate salient points.