On Winter Warfare
Abstract
The report is a review of the history and art of winter warfare. It attempts to publicize a neglected subject by making historical facts concerning it available in a single volume. Part 1 covers winter warfare through the ages, beginning with Genghis Khan and ending with World War II, a period of 700-odd years. Part 3 covers the art of winter warfare as practiced during recent decades. Part 2 consists of illustrations which present additional points and expand upon the other two parts. It is noted that throughout history the lessons learned on the subject have continually been ignored and forgotten. All other conditions being equal, the most important factors determining an army's winter warfare capability are the individual soldier's willingness to accept hardship, the quality of his training, including survival skills, and his morale. Snow, ice and low temperatures can become a strategic advantage to the well-trained, highly motivated combatant. Cold regions, Frost, Snow, Winter, Cold weather, Ice, Unconventional warfare, History, Skiing, Warfare.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA270031
Entities
People
- George K. Swinzow
Organizations
- Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory