SS069D - SS Soldier Kneeling D-Day occupying defensive positions

occupying defensive positions

the pilum helped Roman soldiers break enemy lines and create openings for the short sword

and rapid reinforcement of key positions

representing the experienced non-commissioned soldiers who played an important role in maintaining discipline and organisation within infantry units

SS069D - SS Soldier Kneeling D-Day occupying defensive positionsSS069D SS Soldier Kneeling Throughout the Second World War, German infantry were trained to make maximum use of cover and concealment while advancing or defending their positions. A kneeling firing stance provided an ideal balance between mobility and protection, allowing soldiers to engage targets accurately while presenting a much smaller silhouette to the enemy. These practical battlefield techniques became second nature to experienced frontline