The Eastern Front Memoir of General Raus, 1941-1945 (review)
: Raus led a motorized brigade in the 6th Panzer Division during the initial drive toward Leningrad.
is a primary historical account by General Erhard Raus , one of the German Army's most capable armor commanders. Edited by Peter G. Tsouras, the book provides a detailed look at German tank warfare in Russia from 1941 to 1945, focusing on small-unit tactics, combined-arms operations, and personal leadership. Core Focus and Origins Panzers on the Eastern Front : General Erhard R...
: Originally published by Greenhill Books (2002) and Stackpole Books .
: A surgical strike tactic used during the Soviet winter counter-offensive of 1941–42 to secure vital supply lines with limited forces. The Eastern Front Memoir of General Raus, 1941-1945
: A major portion of the text focuses on Operation Winter Storm , where Raus's 6th Panzer Division attempted to break the Soviet encirclement of the Sixth Army.
: Raus developed a "zone defense" system to stymie Soviet attacks with minimal losses, which contrasted with the traditional "mobile defense" that required yielding territory. Tsouras, the book provides a detailed look at
: The book is a study on the effective synchronization of tanks, infantry, artillery, and reconnaissance. Book Specifications Author : Erhard Raus (Edited by Peter G. Tsouras). Length : Approximately 253 pages.