The greatest sniper duel in history is a myth war is boring medium. Robbinss having learned about weaponry, snipers tactics and the. See more ideas about battle of stalingrad, sniper, soviet union. When the war was over he became a professor in engineering at the university of kiev wrote a book of his experiences called. The germans head sinks, and the optical sight of his rifle sparkles in the sunlight. Notes of a russian sniper englisch gebundene ausgabe 30.
The impression i have of zaitsevs book is his discussion of tactics. These 10 sniper tactics are based on zaitsev s own memoir. Aug 01, 2010 in this book, sniper vassili zaitsev gives an ontheground account of what it was like to be one of stalingrads defenders, and describes how he and other soviet troops survived in the most awful conditions. Shepherd from the foothills of the urals later a russian soldiersniper, was awarded the countrys highest honor, the gold star of the hero of the soviet union. The shorter pu scope is much more common and this is the scope that was used on the rifle portrayed in enemy at the gates. Vasily zaytsev is a legend and every american sniper must memorize his tactics and methods. The red army snipers always created fallback positions, or if that was impossible, they shot once and immediately vacated for. When russian snipers led by zaitsev begin to take a demoralizing toll of. Vassili zaitsev s account of the hell that was stalingrad is moving and harrowing. Sniper s feat is so that he does his job again and again. Prior to 10 november 1942, he killed 32 axis soldiers with a standardissue rifle. He used a mosinnagant m189 with a turneddown bolt and pe scope per the photos of him with the rifle. British historian frank ellis, in his 20 book the stalingrad cauldron skillfully shoots the story full of.
Zaytsevs accuracy with a rifle led to his becoming a sniper. He achieved at least 225 kills and the tactics he developed are still being studied. Vassili zaitsevs account of the hell that was stalingrad is moving and harrowing. Here, the rules of war were discarded and a psychological war was waged. In his first ten days work at stalingrad, he killed 40 germans. Theres a lot of great stuff in here about soviet sniper tactics. Notes of a sniper paperback january 1, 2003 by vassili zaitsev author 4. Vassili zaitsev s account of stalingrad is moving and harrowing. Suggested by adrev for a 3rd party the low gold orchestra mountain heart part 2 official music video.
Nov 30, 2016 notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev is a very fair book. He joined the russian navy in 1937, and volunteered for stalingrad after hearing about the appalling losses. Despite doubts concerning some of the details of the fighting, and its initial appearance under communist auspices, as a literary work, notes of a sniper is comparable to e. Zaytsev was immortalised in the 2001 war film enemy at the gates, which told the story of this battle through zaytsevs eyes. Secrets from a sniper s notebook best snipers series 5 kindle edition by burgess, robert f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I wanted to give it five stars but could in good conscience give it only three because the book has some annoying issues. This is the rifle vasily zaytsev used to wage a oneman war.
Vasily zaytsev simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Vassili zaitsev was born in 1915, and spent his early life as a hunter in the urals. During an afternoon of stalking one another, zaitsev scored a righteous kill shot eliminating the german sniper from the war using his famous mosinnagant. She continued to break as many sticks as she could. The famous duel with maj koenig, featured in the book war of the rats.
Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad by vassili zaitsev, neil okrent editor, david givens, ph. The officer hasn t got the slightest idea that he only has seconds to live. The greatest sniper duel in history is a myth war is. Born in yeleninskoye, russia, to a peasant family, zaytsev learned marksmanship from an early age by shooting wild animals. His life and military career have been the subject of several books and films. Zaitsev would hide in all sorts of locations on high ground, under rubble, in water pipes.
Notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev is a very fair book. Soviet military doctrine used snipers for providing longdistance suppressive fire and for eliminating targets of opportunity, especially leaders, because during world war ii, soviet military leaders and combat theorists vassili zaitsev contributed greatly to soviet. Together with his partner nikolay kulikov, zaitsev would hide and sting. Notes of a russian sniper paperback pen and sword books. The book details vassili zaitsevs development as a dreaded red army sniper. Vasily grigoryevich zaytsev was a soviet sniper during world war ii.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading vassili zaitsev. Zaitsevs prowess as a sniper is legendaryhe is credited with at least 225 killsand the tactics he developed are still studied today. One of zaitsevs common tactics was to cover one large area from three positions with two men at each point a sniper and scout. Reading vassili zaitsev s memoir of his nightmarish experiences as a sniper at stalingrad is both a frightening and fascinating experience. Zaitsev s mastery as a sniper became legendary, and he was awarded several times for his skill, including the coveted gold star of the hero of the. He killed 225 soldiers and officers of the wehrmacht and other axis armies, including 11 enemy snipers.
The greatest sniper duel in history is a myth war is boring. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Captain vasily grigoryevich zaytsev 23 march 1915 15 december 1991 was a soviet sniper during world war ii he is particularly notable for his activities between 10 november and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad. From zaitsevs sniper notebook we learn how he managed to stay alive and make some of his 242 confirmed kills.
Before the 10th november, he had already killed 32 axis. Discover book depositorys huge selection of vassili zaitsev books online. Vassili zaitsevs story is now famous as a result of the jeanjacques annaud movie, enemy. On one side was vasily zaitsev, the soviet armys deadliest sniper. Notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev waterstones. You watch a nazi officer come out of a bunker, acting all high and mighty, ordering his soldiers every which way, and putting on an air of authority. As such a head of german sniper school somebody named major konings was sent over here from berlin, the primarily goal for that sniper was directly quote the prisoner was to kill the main hare zaitsev is similar to zaiats, which means hare. Between 10 november 1942 and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad. To succeed in this hard work one has to make a feat every day and every minute. Short history of the soviet unions most deadly sniper. Note of a sniper, wich inspired the movies enemy at the gates and war of the rats he and a small band of. Captain vasily grigoryevich zaytsev 23 march 1915 15 december 1991 was a soviet sniper during world war ii. This was a battle to the death fighting street by street, living like rats in a desperate struggle to survive.
What type of sniper rifle did vasily zaytsev use and how much. Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad by vassili zaitsev and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zaitsev volunteered to fight at stalingrad in 1942. Vassili zaitsevs story is now famous as a result of. Notes of a sniper by zaitsev, vassili and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 22, 2009 biocaptain vassili grigorevich zaitsev russian. Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad by vassili zaitsev at indigo.
The film culminates in a climatic sniper battle between zaytsev and major erwin konig, a german sniper, and the director of a wehrmacht sniper school. The battle for stalingrad 1973, which includes a snipers duel between zaytsev and a wehrmacht sniper school director, major erwin konig. There are also some tactical tidbits about how to score and survive as a sniper. A featurelength film, enemy at the gates 2001, starring jude law as zaytsev, was based on part of william craigs book enemy at the gates. Vassili zaitsev tells about sniper duel with major koenig.
This was a battle to the death fighting street by street, brick. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. If youre interested in the tactics of sniping youll probably be. Konig, the former head of the german armys sniper school. The films main character is a fictionalized version of sniper vasily zaytsev, a hero of the soviet union during world war ii. Zaitsev was used a symbol of russian resistance against the nazis. Notes of a russian sniper, vassili zaitsev vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad. March 23, 1915december 15, 1991 was a soviet sniper during world war ii, notable.
Vasily zaitsev sniper 1915 1991 soviet world war ii sniper this disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Snipers feat is so that he does his job again and again. I would highly recommend this book to any student of history. I really enjoyed his discussions of tactics, especially of sniper groups working as a unit. Vasily zaitsev russiapedia military prominent russians. Secrets from a sniper s notebook best snipers series 5. Vassili zaitsev was one of the most famous soviet soldiers of the second world war, a sniper who made his name during the battle of stalingrad, and whose account of a dual with one expert nazi sniper inspired the movie enemy at. Vasily zaitsev, sniper extraordinaire of the russian army, and. His exploits, including a famous duel with a nazi sniper, remain the stuff of legend. William craig interviewed her for his 1973 book enemy at the gates. Zeitsev himself tells you exactly what his tricks and tactics of this deadly trade were that enabled him to be better than anyone else. He is particularly notable for his activities between 10 november and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad.
The hero of the soviet union vasily zaitsev left reportedly, zaitsev was involved in a historical sniper duel with maj. Vassili zaitsev s account of the hell that was stalingrad is moving and. Notes of a russian sniper download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. In this book, sniper vassili zaitsev gives an ontheground account of what it was like to be one of stalingrads defenders, and describes how he and other soviet troops survived in the most awful conditions. Zaitsev writes in a humble, personable, engaging manner. He is considered a hero of the soviet union as he is believed to have killed 225 enemy soldiers during the battle of stalingrad. During world war ii when a russian sailor named vassili zaitsev and his friends who already had 5years of service in the soviet navy requested transfer to the soviet army so they could get in on some of the action, soviet brass was more that glad to accommodate them. Read the latest issue of military times for the full account.
Reading vassili zaitsevs memoir of his nightmarish experiences as a sniper at stalingrad is both a frightening and fascinating experience. I wanted to give it five stars but could in good conscience give it only three because the book has some. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Absolutely fascinating, written by one of the worlds most celebrated wwii snipers. This was a battle to the death fighting street by street, brick by brick, living like rats in. Vassili zaitsevs account of the battle of stalingrad. Vasily zaytsev the legendary sniper of the stalingrad battle. Vasily zaytsev bio, facts, family life of russian sniper. Notes of a russian sniper download ebook pdf, epub. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy notes of a russian sniper book online at low prices in. Buy notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev online at alibris. Notes of a russian sniper explains the pervading atmosphere in the soviet union at the time, a patriotic soldiers view of war, and shows his development from hunter to master sniper. Notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev alibris.
What type of sniper rifle did vasily zaytsev use and how. Zaytsev managed to defeat about 240 enemy soldiers during the war. He was played by jude law in the blockbuster enemy at the gates. Sledges with the old breed, and as a memoir of courage rem. More than a quarter century after her vendetta against the enemy, the graying sniper still refers to the germans she killed as sticks that she broke. Colonel donald paquette of the us sniper school was present and laid a wreath as a sign of respect to a legendary sniper. This is the rifle vasily zaytsev used to wage a oneman. Reading vassili zaitsevs memoir of his nightmarish experiences a. Vasily zaytsev was a russian sniper who served during the world war ii. Zaitsevs mastery as a sniper became legendary, and he was awarded several times for his skill, including the coveted gold star of the hero of the. Notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev librarything. Zaitsev had received very basic education in his early life, yet his writting is simple and to the point, depicting cinematographically the dire developments, mortal combats and tragic reality of life in the stallingrad ruins.
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