Russian Army 1914–18

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

Del 364 i serien Men-at-Arms

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Beskrivning

Often overshadowed by the drama of its catastrophic collapse in the November 1917 Revolution, the Imperial Russian Army's record in 1914-16 included some notable victories.Its human qualities of patriotism and endurance were remarkable, and in 1916 the 'Brusilov Offensive' on the South-Western Front outdistanced anything that was being achieved in France. The variety of its uniforms - infantry and cavalry, Guards and Line, Cossacks, armour and Air Service crewmen, even a priest - are splendidly captured here by Russia's leading military artist.Nik Cornish's expert text is supported by tables of insignia and many rare photographs.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-11-25
Mått:178 x 240 x 4 mm
Vikt:180 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Men-at-Arms
Antal sidor:48
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Andrei Karachtchouk
ISBN:9781841763033

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Nik Cornish was born in Cardiff in 1954, and currently lives and works in exile in the south of England. Formerly a teacher, at the end of the last century he founded STAVKA Military Research, specialising in eastern European conflicts.Andrei Karachtchouk is a well-known artist of military subjects in Russia, and is active in re-enactment circles. He is also a sculptor who makes, among other projects, master models for the UK-based Anglo-Russian Toy Soldier (ARTS) Company. His previous work for Osprey Military appears in MAA 293 & 305, Russian Civil War Armies (1) Red Army, and (2) White Armies.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction: the Russian Army and societyThe 'Great Programme': military and industrial reforms in 1914The strategic situationOrganisation of the armed forcesChronology of campaignsUniforms: Parade & service dress, Guards, line, Cossacks, specialist troops and servicesNon-Russian formationsRussian elite unitsWeaponsTacticsColour plates commentary