Vassili Zaitsev was born in 1915, and spent his early life as a hunter in the Urals. He joined the Russian navy in 1937 and volunteered for Stalingrad after hearing about the appalling losses. Zaitsev's mastery as a sniper became legendary and he was awarded several times for his skills, including the coveted gold star of the Hero of the Soviet Union.
Biography from the archived Paladin Press catalog.
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