Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun gunners

Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun gunners
Here we see a group of Soviet soldiers all armed with the PPSh-41 submachine gun, which gave them much more short-range firepower than rifle armed infantry. The picture probably dates to late in 1942 and the men appear to be sheltering behind some ruins.
Russian Weapons of World War II, David Porter. A good overview of the weapons used by the Soviet Union during the Second World War, ranging from individual infantry weapons up to the battleships of the Soviet fleet, as well as the various lend lease items that supported the Soviet war effort. Well illustrated, acknowledges the problems dealing with Soviet sources, and accurate in areas of some confusion (such as the various types of artillery pieces in service) (Read Full Review)
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (11 January 2025), Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun gunners , https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_soviet_ppsh41_gunners_1942.html

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