Wacker, Albrecht

Sniper on the Eastern Front

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ISBN 13:: 9781781590041
author:: Wacker, Albrecht
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 1.4 x 15.9 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Biography, Historical, 1901 Onwards
Condition:: New
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Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knights Cross by Albrecht Wacker. Sepp Allerberger was one of the few German soldiers to be awarded the prestigious Knight's Cross for his exceptional marksmanship. A machine gunner by training, he was drafted into the southern sector of the Russian Front in 1942 and quickly demonstrated a natural talent for sniping. After being wounded, Allerberger experimented with a Russian sniper rifle while recovering and impressed his superiors so much that he was returned to the front as the regiment's only sniper specialist. This memoir provides a harrowing account of life on the Eastern Front, where discipline and routine were essential for survival. The use of explosive bullets by Russian snipers had become commonplace, making every encounter a potentially deadly one. Allerberger's experiences offer a unique insight into the commitment required to excel as a sniper in this brutal environment. Through his story, Allerberger sheds light on the harsh realities of war and the men who fought on its front lines.

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