Mahmud Amayev
Mahmud Mutievich Amayev (Russian: Махму́д Мути́евич Ама́ев; 1916 – 22 February 1943) was a Chechen sniper in the Red Army during the Second World War, credited with killing an estimated 197 to 253 German soldiers.[1][2]
Mahmud Mutievich Amayev | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1916 |
| Died | 22 February 1943 |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Years of service | 1941–1943 |
| Rank | Junior Sergeant |
| Unit | 87th Guards Rifle Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Order of the Red Banner |
Biography
Amayev was born in the mountain Chechen village of Khimoy in 1916. He worked as a teacher in his native Chechnya, until fall, 1940 when he was drafted into the Red army. And in 1942 he was at the front near Leningrad, Where he became an experienced sniper.[1]
References
- "ЧЕЧНЯ. Кто он: Махмуд Амаев - чеченский снайпер, уничтоживший 200 вражеских солдат?". ИА Чеченинфо (in Russian). Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Амаев Махмуд Мутиевич - Советские снайперы 1941-1945 гг". soviet-aces-1936-53.ru. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
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