World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics

by Gordon L. Rottman

As infantry units advanced across Europe the only support they could rely on from day to day was that provided by the heavy weapons of their own units. While thundering tanks struck fear into the hearts of their enemies, it was the machine guns, mortars, and light cannon that proved to be most important, causing the majority of casualties suffered during World War II. Common principles were shared across units but the wide variety of weapons available...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472815467
• ISBN13: 9781472815460
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.7"