When German bombers reduced Stalingrad to rubble in 1942, they unknowingly created the perfect battlefield for snipers.

Not much is known about Ivan Ivanovich Larkin. However, in the 10 years preceding WWII, the Soviet Union uniquely established specialized sniper units. The high level of proficiency of these Soviet ...

Just two weeks after American forces landed at Normandy on D-Day, Jack Leroy Tueller, one of those Americans, was taking sniper fire with the rest of his unit. Instead of sitting helplessly, Tueller ...

Snipers are a fascinating breed of soldier. They came into significant prominence during the Second World War, despite existing well before then. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at WW2’s ...