Soviet casualties - comparison and contrasts

H.G.W. Davie

13 March 2019

Combat Losses

Soviet casualties - comparison and contrasts

The scale of Soviet casualties during the Second World War has always been perplexing , however using the First World War as a comparison can provide perspective and a potential explanation of the mechanism of loss.

H.G.W. Davie

19 October 2018

Combat Losses

Soviet Casualties - Factors, Effects and Outcomes

H.G.W. Davie

19 October 2018

Combat Losses

Soviet Casualties - Factors, Effects and Outcomes

The Red Army suffered an extraordinary level of losses in the Second World War and yet there is no definitive explanation of how or why this occurred. This article explores some of the current thinking.

H.G.W. Davie

1 July 2018

Published works

The Influence of Railways on Military Operations in the Russo-German War 1941–1945

H.G.W. Davie

1 July 2018

Published works

The Influence of Railways on Military Operations in the Russo-German War 1941–1945

Railways were at the heart of logistics during the Second World War for the continental European powers and a comparative study of Soviet and German railway systems is vital to understanding the course of events of the war and how these limited strategic options for the leaders.

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