{"product_id":"stalins-war-soviet-uniforms-amp-militaria-1941-45-in-colour-photographs","title":"Stalin's War: Soviet Uniforms \u0026 Militaria 1941-45 in Colour Photographs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStalin's War: Soviet Uniforms \u0026amp; Militaria 1941-45 in Colour Photographs, László Békési — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ramsbury, The Crowood Press, 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4to, pp. 144.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStalin'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54891036836179,"sku":"5421","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260907_104859.jpg?v=1788872289","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/stalins-war-soviet-uniforms-amp-militaria-1941-45-in-colour-photographs","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}