Soviet Guard titles in advance
Soviet Guard titles in advance
I'm trying to configure it out why did the "Katusha" units and IS-2 separate tank regiments get their Guard titles in advance? Any idea is appreciated .
Re: Soviet Guard titles in advance
Greetings,
The quick answer is that these units were considered Guards (special/elite formations) due to their weapons.
Note: Rocket artillery (Katyusha = Little Kate) were given the code name Guards "Mortars" as a cover name to disguise the use of rockets.
Hope this helps
Dann
The quick answer is that these units were considered Guards (special/elite formations) due to their weapons.
Note: Rocket artillery (Katyusha = Little Kate) were given the code name Guards "Mortars" as a cover name to disguise the use of rockets.
Hope this helps
Dann
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Re: Soviet Guard titles in advance
8 октября 1942 г.
Указания тов. Сталина
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2. Из танков «KB» и «Черчиль» создать отдельные полки прорыва в составе 21 танка каждый и иметь их в резерве Ставки, присвоив им наименования гвардейских.
http://militera.lib.ru/db/birukov_ni2/15.html
There is no waste, there are reserves (Slogan of German Army in World Wars)
Re: Soviet Guard titles in advance
There were also guards units of the Leningrad militia in 1941.