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World War II
Winter and Mountain
Warfare Tactics
STEPHEN BULL ILLUSTRATED BY STEVE NOON
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World War II Winter and
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STEPHEN BULL ILLUSTRATED BY STEVE NOON 
Series editor Martin Windrow
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CONCLUSIONS 60
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY 63
INDEX 64
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WORLD WAR II WINTER AND
MOUNTAIN WARFARE TACTICS
INTRODUCTION
‘Troops who are to anized into a march column should be kept
in motion during severe cold… In deep snow, severe cold, and strong
wind, the front ranks marching against the wind must be relieved
frequently. Horsemen must usu