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158: 273: 243: 256: 226: 44: 449:, one of the primary saboteurs, helped organise the latter two operations. Explosives were heavily used during the rail war to destroy German rail lines. Many partisans used explosives which had been developed for the express purpose of the rail war, but others used grenades or 456:
Data on the rail war differs between German and Soviet sources, but it is commonly agreed that the partisans caused large disruptions of German logistics. Between 1944 and 1945, medals dedicated to participation in the rail war were awarded in
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adopted a resolution calling for the destruction of German rail lines, as well as a general strike of rail workers in order to prevent their reconstruction. It was also to be accompanied by intentional
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Partisans during the Second World War frequently used tactics recommended by the CPB, but were most frequently used during Operations
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Soviet partisan campaign to disrupt German supply lines during World War II
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Battles and operations of the Eastern Front of World War II
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Military history of the Soviet Union during World War II
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