Partisan Warfare 1941–45

Osprey Men at Arms #142

by Nigel Thomas, Nigel Thomas, Peter Abbott

During 1941 the Germans occupied first Greece and the former Yuogslavia, then enormous areas of European Russia. Once the front line troops had moved on the struggle continued as bands of resistance fighters waged war against the occupation forces until their final withdrawal. The term 'partisan' is associated with Communist-led bands and they were often the most fanatical defenders of the Soviet realm. However, there were also non-Communist resistance groups which were nationalist and broadly constitutionalist and as a result a complicated three-way war developed. This book details the guerrilla war which was waged in the various regions and the uniforms and equipment of the combatants.

Genres: World War II, Military History, History, Germany, War, Nonfiction

48 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 1983

Reviews

[Alex MacKenzie]

Good overview of the Partisans and the anti-Partisan forces (both Auxiliaries and Collaborationists [motivated more by anti-communism than pro-German]) and used by the German, Italians, Croats & Bulgarians in Poland, Russia (including Belorussia the Baltics & Ukraine), Yugoslavia, (including Chetniks, Serbs & Slovenes), Greece and Albania.
Brief Mention of the notorious Bronislav Kaminsky and his rule in Lokot (Russia).