Motorräder im Krieg – Motorradsturmgruppen und ihre Abwehr, by Gustav Freimann, Red Book 16
The engine is a weapon, and speed provides protection.
Speed against drones, high-speed maneuvers during an attack to break through by surprise. The fact that motorcycles are being used extensively in Ukraine is one indication that the war in Ukraine is reminiscent of past conflicts: The Russians are directly drawing on their doctrine of motorcycle assault groups, as deployed during World War II.
“Motorräder im Krieg” looks at both sides of the front lines in Ukraine. Gustav Freimann explains how motorcycles are being used.
- The motorcycle as a practical means of transportation on the front lines
- Classic Gas-Powered Motorcycles vs. E-Mobility
- Russian Motorcycle Assault Units
- Defending Against Attacks by Motorcycle Assault Units
- Equipment & Tips for Riding on the Front Lines
- Video links to motorcycle assault videos
The author is currently serving as a soldier in Ukraine. He describes his experiences with motorcycles, presents a Russian manual for motorcycle assault groups and a Ukrainian one that explains defensive measures. The book also includes an analysis of the Russian approach to motorcycles, the training of motorcycle riflemen, and their deployment in combat.
“Motorräder im Krieg – Motorradsturmgruppen und ihre Abwehr” by Gustav Freimann, SPARTANAT Red Book 16, pocket-sized paperback, 124 pages, German