Armored Units of the Russian Civil War - Red Army (New Vanguard - APC's, AFV's, Softskins & Other Vehicles)

David Bullock

ISBN 10: 1841765457 / ISBN 13: 9781841765457

Published by Osprey, 1999

Osprey New Vanguard - APC's, AFV's, Softskins & Other Vehicles Armored Units of the Russian Civil War - Red Army (MINT/New)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: New Vanguard - APC's, AFV's, Softskins & Other VehiclesType: SoftcoverCode: OSPNVG095Copyright Date: 2006Author: David BullockPage Count: 48Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:By 1920 the Red Army of Russia fielded an overwhelming array of armored cars, armored trains and tank detachments. These armored units played an important part in consolidating the newly won Bolshevik empire in the early 1920s; as a consequence of the fact that railways were the strategic arteries that essentially controlled Russia, armored trains have never played such a significant role in military history as they did in the Russian Civil War. This title details the management, construction, repair, personnel, training and combat of the Red Armyâ s armored units on all fronts, including such famous vehicles as Trotskyâ s armored train. Seller Inventory # 2148819223

Synopsis:

By 1920 the Red Army of Russia fielded an overwhelming array of armored cars, armored trains and tank detachments. These armored units played an important part in consolidating the newly won Bolshevik empire in the early 1920s; as a consequence of the fact that railways were the strategic arteries that essentially controlled Russia, armored trains have never played such a significant role in military history as they did in the Russian Civil War. This title details the management, construction, repair, personnel, training and combat of the Red Army's armored units on all fronts, including such famous vehicles as Trotsky's armored train.

About the Author: David Bullock currently works as a military historian for the Department of Defense and is an adjunct Associate Professor at Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs. This is his third published book on the Russian Civil War and he has also contributed over sixty historical articles. Alexander Deryabin has worked for ten years at the Institute of Military History, Ministry of Defense. A resident of Moscow, he has published numerous Russian titles on the uniforms and history of the Russian Civil War and has contributed substantial material to this volume. Andrei Aksenov is a Russian illustrator who has worked on many projects including 'Tanks of the Civil War' for Armada. He currently lives in Moscow. Peter Sarson has produced graphic cutaways for many armoured vehicle publications, and is regarded as one of the world's great illustrators of military vehicles. Peter lives and works in Dorset.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Armored Units of the Russian Civil War - Red...
Publisher: Osprey
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Softcover
Illustrator: Sarson, Peter; Aksenov, Andrei
Condition: New