Events tagged with "ski troops"

Historical Events tagged with "ski troops"

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Military & Warfare

Soviet Union Deploys Ski Troops against Germany

November 12th, 1941 83 years ago

As temperatures plummet to −12 °C (10 °F) around Moscow, the Soviet Union marks a tactical innovation during World War II by deploying ski troops against the advancing German Army. These specialized units were trained to operate effectively in snowy conditions, aiming to counter the Germans' winter offensive. The incorporation of ski troops highlights the Soviet military’s adaptation to the harsh winter climate, striving to regain momentum in the ongoing Eastern Front conflict.