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7 Legendary Snipers of World War II
Snipers during WWII were despised by both sides. If a sniper was captured as a POW, his imprisonment would likely be miserable, if he was kept alive at all.
12 russian female snipers in 1945
Many snipers were able to rack up big kills, but a vast number did not survive the war themselves. The optics for snipers were still in development and many countries like the United States did not have a dedicated sniper program.
Only a few countries, namely Russia and Germany, had programs geared toward training snipers.
That is why most of the snipers on the list are from Russia, because they not only had a training program but they allowed women to be snipers. The Russians believed that the soft touch of a woman made them better snipers and that was proven, as there are several Russian women who are recognized as heroes for their efforts and kills during the war.
Simo Hayha
Simo Hayha is a legend among snipers and was referred to by the Red Army as the “White Death.” He
