Who was the best Russian sniper?

Vasily Zaytsev, possibly the best-known Soviet sniper, celebrated for his role during Second World War
Second World War
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers.
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Who was the deadliest sniper in history?

1. Simo Hayha (505 Kills) Simo “Simuna” Hayha was a Finnish sniper that served in the Winter War of 1939–1940 and is credited with 505 confirmed kills against Red Army soldiers.
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Which country had the best snipers in ww2?

The U.S.S.R. was the only country that heavily trained sniper units during the decade leading up to the Second World War. Other nations trained them, but not to the same degree. In fact, 95 of the top 100 WWII snipers, by kills, were Soviets.
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Who was the best Russian soldier in ww2?

Georgy Zhukov, in full Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, (born December 1 [November 19, Old Style], 1896, Kaluga province, Russia—died June 18, 1974, Moscow), marshal of the Soviet Union, the most important Soviet military commander during World War II.
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Who was the best Soviet sniper in WW2?

Vasily Zaytsev, possibly the best-known Soviet sniper, celebrated for his role during Second World War.
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The Russian Sniper who killed 242 Enemy Soldiers



Who was the best Soviet soldiers?

Here are five heroes who contributed to the overall victory and whose exploits almost went beyond human capabilities.
  1. Ivan Sereda: a soldier attacking a tank with an ax. Red Army soldier Ivan Sereda was called to the front in June 1941 at the age of 22. ...
  2. Lyudmila Pavlichenko: Lady Death. ...
  3. Semen Nomokonov: Sniper shaman.
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Which country has the best trained snipers?

“Canadian snipers are the best in the world. The sniper training program has been around for a long time. It's the foundation, and it's been retooled from lessons learned in Afghanistan.
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Who were the best trained soldiers in ww2?

Japan had the best trained soldiers individually, but Germany had the most effective troopers as per military doctrine ( in battlefield conditions). So for results with given equipment which was usually meager,the Germans faired best.
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Who is the most decorated sniper in military history?

1. Finnish Army Second Lieutenant Simo Häyhä Nicknamed “White Death,” Simo Häyhä tallied 505 kills, far and away the highest count from any major war.
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Who is the best military sniper?

Known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history, Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who served during the Iraq War, has become renowned as the American Sniper. Chris Kyle was born in 1974 in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Midlothian High School in 1992 and attended Tarleton State University for two years.
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Which military has the best snipers?

The USMC Scout Sniper School is widely regarded in the military as the finest sniper training program. The Marines offer a tremendous program that trains eligible sniper candidates in all branches of the armed services.
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Who is the deadliest soldier in history?

One of the most legendary combat heroes with exceptional confirmed kill counts is USMC Sgt. Carlos Norman Hathcock II. Hathcock's legend grew from countless acts of bravery on the battlefield.
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Who were the most feared soldiers in ww2?

SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer Otto Skorzeny was one of the most celebrated and feared commandos of World War II. Daring operations such as the rescue of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and missions behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge made him known as “the most dangerous man in Europe.”
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Who was the most feared general in ww2?

George S. Patton Jr.: “Old Blood and Guts” was America's best field commander of World War II. He led the 3d Army in an astonishing “race across France” (1944) and then overwhelmed Germany in a “blitzkrieg in reverse.”
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Who has the highest confirmed kills?

Charles Benjamin "Chuck" Mawhinney (born 1949) is a United States Marine who holds the Corps' record for the most confirmed sniper kills, having recorded 103 confirmed kills and 216 probable kills in 16 months during the Vietnam War. Lakeview, Oregon, U.S.
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What is the longest sniper shot ever made?

In June 2017, an unnamed sniper from Canada's Tier 1 special forces unit, Joint Task Force 2, surpassed the 2009 record by over 1,000 m (1,100 yd), with a 3,540 m (3,871 yd) shot in the Iraqi Civil War. As with the previous two Canadian records, a McMillan Tac-50 with . 50 BMG ammunition was used.
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Who is the best sniper country in the world?

The Army Ranger Wing won the overall and international categories in the United States Sniper Competition in Fort Benning, Georgia. They're now considered the best sniper team in the world after winning the prestigious event.
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What was the highest Soviet medal?

The title Hero of the Soviet Union (Russian: Герой Советского Союза, romanized: Geroy Sovietskogo Soyuza) was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded together with the Order of Lenin personally or collectively for heroic feats in service to the Soviet state and society.
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Who has the most kills in WW2?

Simo Häyhä-Finland

He had 542 confirmed kills, with an unconfirmed total number of 705. Not only is he the most deadly sniper of World War II, but he is also believed to be the most deadly sniper of all time. All his kills were against the Red Army, who nicknamed him White Death.
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Who is Vasily?

Vasili IV of Russia Tsar from 1606–1610. Basil Fool for Christ (1469–1557), also known as Saint Basil, or Vasily Blazhenny. Vasily Alekseyev (1942–2011), Soviet weightlifter.
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