World War II Soviet Armed Forces (1) 1939-41 |
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| Author:
| Thomas, Nigel |
| Illustrator:
| Pavlovic, Darko |
| Series title: | Men-At-Arms Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84908-400-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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| Imprint: | Osprey |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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This title presents a detailed analysis of the Soviet Army at the outbreak of World War II (1939-1945), including the Red Army's campaigns against Japan on the Manchurian plains as well as in Finland. It also covers the Red Army's first operations during Operation Barbarossa when the Red Army was forced to defend Mother Russia against the German onslaught. With a breakdown of all the armed forces including the army, air force, paratroopers, navy and NKVD troops, author Nigel Thomas...
More DescriptionThis title presents a detailed analysis of the Soviet Army at the outbreak of World War II (1939-1945), including the Red Army's campaigns against Japan on the Manchurian plains as well as in Finland. It also covers the Red Army's first operations during Operation Barbarossa when the Red Army was forced to defend Mother Russia against the German onslaught. With a breakdown of all the armed forces including the army, air force, paratroopers, navy and NKVD troops, author Nigel Thomas gives special attention to the evolution of uniforms, equipment and insignia with the introduction of new regulations in 1935 and 1940.