Stalin's War: Soviet Uniforms & Militaria 1941-45 in Colour Photographs

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Stalin's War: Soviet Uniforms & Militaria 1941-45 in Colour Photographs

Name: Stalin's War: Soviet Uniforms & Militaria 1941-45 in Colour Photographs
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Stalin's War: Soviet Uniforms & Militaria 1941-45 in Colour Photographs, László Békési — First Edition

Publication: Ramsbury, The Crowood Press, 2006

Formatting: 4to, pp. 144.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume is securely bound in its original pictorial boards, remaining structurally square and tight. While the book lacks its dust jacket, the exterior boards are remarkably bright and vivid, displaying only the most trivial hints of shelf-wear to the corners and spine ends. Internally, the pages are uniformly crisp, clean, and completely free of any spotting, foxing, or tears. The hinges remain perfectly strong, and the textblock is solid, making this an exceptionally well-preserved working copy.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. A meticulous reference work on Soviet military uniforms and equipment from the Great Patriotic War, heavily illustrated throughout with striking colour photography of surviving militaria alongside period monochrome images.

The volume is highly regarded by collectors of WWII Eastern Front militaria, modellers, and military historians for its authoritative text and detailed visual studies of hard-to-find Soviet gear. While first editions are not exceptionally rare on the open market, they remain consistently sought after by reference libraries and military enthusiasts.

Stalin's War offers a striking visual record of the uniforms, insignia, weapons, and personal equipment used by the Red Army and NKVD during the pivotal years of 1941 to 1945. Drawing extensively from private collections, author László Békési and photographer György Török document everything from winter camouflage and sniper gear to distinctive pilotkas and shoulder boards, providing an indispensable resource for understanding the material reality of the Soviet soldier.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: László Békési

Book Publisher: The Crowood Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 144

Book Publication Year: 2006

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: György Török

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Ramsbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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