This book, originally published in 1954, represents a study of guerrilla warfare as practised by the Russians against the Germans in 1941-1945 and the anti-guerrilla measures taken by the Germans. Authors Brigadier Dixon and Dr. Heilbrunn have made an extensive study and the results recorded in this book will be of absorbing interest to the reader.

Part One. The Soviet Guerillas -- Writings on the Wall -- Soviet Guerillas in Action -- Organization and Supply of the Soviet Guerillas -- Tactical Tasks of the Soviet Guerillas -- Part Two. Trial and Error -- The German Organization for Anti-Partisan Warfare -- German Anti-Guerillas in Action -- The German Anti-Guerilla Tactics -- The Failure of Anti-Guerilla Warfare -- Part Three. Conclusions -- Live in Deeds -- Appendix: The German Blueprint for Anti-Guerilla Tactics.