World War II infantrymen depended greatly, both in the attack and in defense, on the supporting fire of the machine guns, mortars, light guns, and antitank weapons from other members of their unit. However, this aspect of combat is often simply taken for granted in memoirs and other accounts, neglecting these elements of an army's arsenal. This books set the record straight and gives these vitally important soldiers their due.....this is a detailed study of the supporting fire elements of the US, British, Soviet, and German armies, covering their Add to dictionary and techniques in battle, typical effects and how they evolved throughout the war years.
