Hitler's Hell: Russian Mortars Rained Hellfire on to the Nazi Army
Hitlers Hell: Russian Mortars Rained Hellfire on to the Nazi Army When the Red Army was fighting for its very existence, Soviet military planners realized the usefulness of the rapidity with which the mortar could be brought into action and deployed. Heres What You Need to Remember: This particular weapon was devised as an alternative to a rifle grenade-launcher, as it could be faster to load and fire. The 37mm mortar was used in the 1939-40 Winter War against Finland, where it was found to be...
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