He may have been as great a sniper as has been recorded, but equally he might not have existed. 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 soviet union. Jan 06, 2014 in the blazing ruins of stalingrad, where men hunted men with such savagery that even the dogs fled howling into the night, occurred the greatest sniper duel in history. Bevaka notes of a russian sniper sa far du ett mejl nar boken gar att kopa igen. Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad 1st by vassili zaitsev isbn. It was the book that inspired the movie enemy at the gates and the novel war of the rats.
Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad by vassili zaitsev and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev is a very fair book. 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 soviet union. 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. Pdf notes of a russian sniper download ebook for free. I have to say, after reading every post carefully and checking everyones resources, ive come to the conclusion that the sniper duel did in fact take place. Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad, vassili zaitsev, frontline books, 2010, 1848325657, 9781848325654, 193 pages. Prior to 10 november 1942, he killed 32 axis soldiers with a standardissue rifle. Feb 20, 2008 where can i find notes of a sniper by vassili zaitsev. Notes of a russian sniper, vassili zaitsev vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad.
Notes of a russian sniper vassili zaitsev and the battle. 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 welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the notes of a russian sniper, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev alibris. I would highly recommend this book to any student of history. Vassili zaitsevs story is now famous as a result of the jeanjacques annaud movie, enemy. Sledges with the old breed, and as a memoir of courage. He worked as a clerk in the soviet navy until the germans invaded the soviet union. 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. Vasily zaitsev this hero of the soviet union killed more than 300 nazi soldiers in the battle of stalingrad and two of his books on sniper tactics are still used in military schools. Apart from these differences, they were the standard 189 rifle.
Read notes of a russian sniper pdf vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad by vassili zaitsev frontline books as a sniper, ive killed. Born in yeleninskoye, russia, to a peasant family, zaytsev. Vasily zaytsev was a russian sniper who served during the world war ii. 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. Between 10 november 1942 and 17 december 1942, during the battle of stalingrad, he killed 225 enemy soldiers, including 11 snipers. He joined the russian navy in 1937, and volunteered for stalingrad after hearing about the appalling losses. 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. There is a lot on the web about zaitsev but i saw nothing about long range. Media in category vasily zaytsev the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Notes of a russian sniper 9781848325654 by zaitsev, vassili and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Vasily zaytsev bio, facts, family famous birthdays. The greatest sniper duel in history is a myth war is boring. William craig interviewed her for his 1973 book enemy at the gates. 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. Vasily zaitsev this hero of the soviet union killed more than 300 nazi soldiers in the battle of stalingrad and two of his books on sniper. 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. Zaytsev became a heroic figure during the war and later a hero of the soviet union, and he remains lauded for his skills as a sniper. Oct 28, 2008 vassili zaitsev information and mosin nagant and much more. Vasily zaytsev bio, facts, family life of russian sniper.
How he was recruited into the ussr navy to aid on the eastern front against a fascist nazi germany. Vassili zaitsev was born in 1915, and spent his early life as a hunter in the urals. A rolling battle across the steppes of russia had given the sharpshooters precious little. He used a mosinnagant m189 with a turneddown bolt and pe scope per the photos of him with the rifle. Notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev, hardcover. He is considered a hero of the soviet union as he is believed to have killed 225 enemy soldiers during the battle of stalingrad. Enemy at the gates 2001 set during the infamous world war ii siege of stalingrad, this suspenseful drama follows a battle of wits and wills between renowned russian sharpshooter vassili zaitsev and top german sniper maj. Buy notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev online at alibris. Vasily grigoryevich zaytsev was a soviet sniper during world war ii. Read notes of a russian sniper pdf vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad by vassili zaitsev frontline books as a sniper, ive killed more than a few nazis.
Notes of a russian sniper vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad. 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. Aleksey ermolov aleksey ermolov was a commander of the russian army and a key figure in the implementation of russian policy in the caucasus. Pdf notes of a russian sniper as a sniper, ive killed more than a few nazis. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Notes of a russian sniper vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad free download as pdf file. Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad 2010 frontline books, 2010 daniel boone frontier legend, pat mccarthy, jan 1, 2000, juvenile nonfiction, 128 pages. Jun 20, 2010 vassili zaitsev was born in 1915, and spent his early life as a hunter in the urals. Vasili zaitsev is the author of notes of a sniper 4.
Vasily zaitsev russiapedia military prominent russians. Credit of this video is from the history channel no copy right infringement intended. Kop notes of a russian sniper av vassili zaitsev pa. 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. Nov 30, 2016 notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev is a very fair book. Click download or read online button to get notes of a russian sniper book now. Notes of a russian sniper vassili zaitsev pdf vassili zaitsev and. Zaitsev writes in a humble, personable, engaging manner.
Notes of a russian sniper, zaitsev, in a deep postbattle sleep, had been dumped in a pit along with the newly dead. Interesting autobiography of vassili zaitsev, the russian sniper of stalingrad. Feb 15, 2009 vassili zaitsev march 23, 1915 december 15, 1991. Hello everyone please enjoy the video you are about to watch. His life and military career have been the subject of several books and films. What type of sniper rifle did vasily zaytsev use and how much.
Vassili zaitsev and the battle of stalingrad zaitsev, vassili on. 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 the gates. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. I wanted to give it five stars but could in good conscience give it only three because the book has some annoying issues. Reading vassili zaitsev s memoir of his nightmarish experiences as a sniper at stalingrad is both a frightening and fascinating experience. Notes of a russian sniper download ebook pdf, epub. Gun week, 082010 zaitsev s legendary efforts made him a symbol of russian resistance against the nazi s, and his own words reveal how a dedicated and determined man could hold out and fight back even in the most severe situations highly recommended especially for college library, military history, and military biography collections.
Production of the 189 sniper rifles began in 1937 and ended in 1963 when the 189 sniper rifle was replaced by the dragunov sniper rifle. Soviet sniper who killed 225 enemy soldiers during wwii in the 1942 battle of stalingrad. Vasily zaitsev sniper 1915 1991 soviet world war ii sniper this disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. She continued to break as many sticks as she could. Vasily zaytsev simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Review of notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev isbn 9781848325654 published by pen and sword ukgbp.
Notes of a russian sniper vassili zaitsev and the battle of. The russian kgb quickly evacuated vassili to avoid any possible threatthat to me gives alot of proof to the duel. Sources out of russia had been suppressed for so long that it is very interesting to reevaluate the great patriotic war from sources other than german ones. Download notes of a russian sniper ebook free in pdf and epub format. He did not even try to deny his communist beliefs and how he believed that the germans were the scum of the earth. The cadets he trained were called zaichata, meaning leverets baby hares. Notes of a russian sniper vassili zaitsev bok 9781848325654. In notes of a russian sniper by vassili zaitsev, the main character, the story starts off with vassilis training at basic. Sniper rifles were chosen for accuracy from the production lines, had the bolt turned down, and were fitted with a telescopic sights.
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