Were Russian soldiers in WWII really given one rifle for every two men, as seen in Enemy at the Gates? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Were Russian soldiers in WWII really given one rifle for every two men, as seen in Enemy at the Gates?

by Creepy_Pig

Creepy_Pig

My apologies, I just found it's been asked. I should have searched "Enemy at the Gates."

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/2r9az2/is_the_portrayal_of_the_battle_of_stalingrad_from/