This paper contains three case studies about winter warfare drawn from twentieth century experience. It provides several valuable perspectives about this well k

The contradictory behaviour of the German Army in the east resulted from its adherence to the concept of military necessity.

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When the Red Army invaded Finland in November 1939 most observers expected a walkover. Instead, in a gallant stand that captured the world's imagination, the ti