[jester]

Read it before and other accounts as well. I do wonder what if any role he had in the "Continuation War?"

And then the label of "BEST" it all depends on what criteria is being used for that label. Just like the discussion of "ELITE." If you are going by sheet numbers okay. Or, what about shooting ability long or difficult shots? Or infiltration to very secure areas to make the shot? Or stalking the target until you can make the shot? There are so many criteria that can be considered. Just like the game, alot of the players who have no clue think its just a high rifle score. To be a good sniper takes intelligence as well as a shooting ability and then you learn lots and lots of fieldcraft.

I mean, some countries or organizations call people who are snipers because they sit on a tower or atop a building and can put a round through the bullseye with a long barreled custom rifle and glass. Other organizations, it is about camo, stalking and the ability to shoot. I guess what I am saying is, its more than just having the skill pulling a trigger from my perspective.

So, what is the criteria for the best, that is the thing to decide.

In that case, the guy was a good shot and had a good amount of fieldcraft due to his background, <it seems similiar to a couple other snipers I have read too> But one also must admit, not only was that time and conflict one where it was target rich. Really, there were cases of units not having enough rifles or ammo for all its personel. But also, the Russians were from many of the accounts I have read well, words like bumbling and incompetent could be used. It was really just by sheer weight of numbers that they prevailed....oh yeah, and the complete failure of the league of nations and the betrayal of the European Powers at that era of history to do anything to stop expansionism by two certain nations of Europe.