The Red Army in 1941
In 1941, the Red Army was the largest military force in the world. It had over 5 million soldiers and officers, and was spread across a vast area of land stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean.
Size of the Red Army
At its peak in 1941, the Red Army had an estimated 5.5 million personnel. This included 3.4 million active duty soldiers, 1.1 million reservists, and 1 million paramilitary forces. The army was divided into four fronts: the Western Front, the Southwestern Front, the Northwestern Front, and the Far Eastern Front.
Equipment and Weapons
The Red Army was equipped with a variety of weapons and equipment. These included tanks, artillery pieces, machine guns, rifles, mortars, anti-tank guns, and aircraft. The army also had a large number of horses for transportation purposes.
Tactics
The Red Army employed a variety of tactics during World War II. These included mobile warfare tactics such as deep operations and encirclement battles. The army also used defensive tactics such as fortifications and trench warfare.