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Soviet WW2 Airborne Operation - 9/28/2001 1:02:00 AM

Redleg

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I am trying to dig out info on the 1943 Soviet paradrop behind German lines. It was the 6th or 8th Guards Para Brigade. They jumped into a panzer grenadier battalion. That is all I know about it except that fall, the destruction of the parachute brigade was one of the few German "successes". Anyone know a bit more or a reference that would provide more info? I want to make a scenario of that battle. artifice@fireserve.net Thanks in advance.

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- 9/28/2001 1:23:00 AM

Mikimoto

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Hello.
It was Kanev battle. An absolute disaster for the reds. Paras scattered in a 50 km radius and the jump lasted two days. I must look for some books... for more information.

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- 9/28/2001 10:06:00 AM

CaptainBrian

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The best source for this operation is "The Soviet Airborne Experience" by retired Colonel David M. Glantz. It is out of print and difficult to obtain. If you would like, I could probably scan some maps and/or key text for you. Just let me know.

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- 9/28/2001 10:47:00 AM

Daniel Oskar

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I seem to recall reading about that fiasco in "Scorched Earth" by Paul Carell.

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- 9/28/2001 12:52:00 PM

Redleg

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Many thanks. I would greatly appreciate a scan of the area and a paragraph or two describing the action. Memory...... Paul Carell's book must be where I remember reading about that. I loaned that book out last year and it hasn't found its way back home... as I recall, there wasn't much in there. Just enough to get my attention and whet my appetite. Glantz' books are awfully hard to find and expensive... but I keep looking. Thanks again. I'll be waiting anxiously for any additional info you might send my way. artifice@fireserve.net is the email address. Redleg

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