“TANK LANDINGS”
coon RESULTS Bi RUSSIANS Moscow, May 17. A picture of fighting in the Kharkov region is given in “Red Star” by Col. Volkonsky, who describes in detail the technique of Soviet “tank landings.” Volkonsky explains that tanks advance into enemy lines with a number of automatic riflemen standing behind the turrets and machine-gunners clinging to the sides. The job of these men is to jum.i off the tank and wipe out enemy strong points passed by the tanks. “These ‘tank landings,’ ” Volkonsky says, “are planned to the last detail beforehand. Every man knows his exact task.” There must be perfect co-operation between the tank commander and the artillery commander, as the former, although he has limited vision, has great speed. Such raids are useful in severing enemy communications, undermining morale, and in preventing the enemy from digging in in new positions. When the following infantry arrives the tanks withdraw from the battlefield to a tank assembly point, where they reorganise and guard infantry and tanks against a surprise attack. “Use of ‘tank landings’ has given '“positive results,” says Volkonsky. “In future they will undoubtedly play an important role ”
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 13 June 1942, Page 5
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