Michael Gress Lester Grau (63 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This volume in the Pocket Manuals series is based on The Partisan's Companion, the Red Army manual used to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader. The Partisan's Companion was produced by the Red Army to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader. Its usefulness outlived World War II, as it was later used to train Third World guerrillas in their wars of national liberation during the 1950s70s, and even the Fedayeen guerrillas who fought US and coalition forces in Iraq. By the end of 1942, it was obvious that Germany was losing the war. The partisan ranks grew as did the training requirements for partisan commanders. The 1942 edition of The Partisan's Companion helped quickly train new guerrillas to a common standard. Besides field craft, it covers partisan tactics, German counter-guerrilla tactics, demolitions, German and Soviet weapons, scouting, camouflage, anti-tank warfare and anti-aircraft defense for squad and platoon-level instruction. It contains the Soviet lessons of two bitter years of war and provides a good look at the tactics and training of a mature partisan force. The partisans moved and lived clandestinely, harassed the enemy, and supported the Red Army through reconnaissance and attacks on German supply lines. They clearly frustrated German logistics and forced the Germans to periodically sideline divisions for rear-area security. The partisans and their handbook were clearly part of the eventual Soviet victory over Germany. This pocket manual puts The Partisan's Companion in context, explaining its importance. AUTHORS: Les Grau is a retired US Army officer who fought guerrillas in South Vietnam-and left on a stretcher. Consequently, his appreciation for guerrilla tactics came early in his career. The Army later taught him Russian, and his tours of duty included frequent trips to the Soviet Union. Mike (Misha) Gress grew up in the wilds of Siberia where everyone's dad, including his own, was a veteran of the fight against the Nazis. He joined the Soviet Army and served in the motorized rifle forces. 40 illustrations This volume in the Pocket Manuals series is based on The Partisan's Companion, the Red Army manual used to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. The Partisan's Companion was produced by the Red Army to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader. Its usefulness outlived World War II, as it was later used to train Third World guerrillas in their wars of national liberation during the 1950s-70s, and even the Fedayeen guerrillas who fought US and coalition forces in Iraq. By the end of 1942, it was obvious that Germany was losing the war. The partisan ranks grew as did the training requirements for partisan commanders. The 1942 edition of The Partisan's Companion helped quickly train new guerrillas to a common standard. Besides field craft, it covers partisan tactics, German counter-guerrilla tactics, demolitions, German and Soviet weapons, scouting, camouflage, anti-tank warfare and anti-aircraft defense for squad and platoon-level instruction. It contains the Soviet lessons of two bitter years of war and provides a good look at the tactics and training of a mature partisan force. The partisans moved and lived clandestinely, harassed the enemy, and supported the Red Army through reconnaissance and attacks on German supply lines. They clearly frustrated German logistics and forced the Germans to periodically sideline divisions for rear-area security. The partisans and their handbook were clearly part of the eventual Soviet victory over Germany. This pocket manual puts The Partisan's Companion in context, explaining its importance.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Printing. White background soft cover with red, black and grey print on spine and cover. Cover has two separate photo pictorials. Tight, sound and unmarked.364 pages including index. Appears unopenned, no spine creases. Photo - Illustrated (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Clean, unmarked interior. Some general wear on covers, as well as some very light foxing along the top of the book. Hardcover. LW.

Hardback. Condition: New. The Partisan's Companion was produced by the Red Army to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader. Its usefulness outlived World War II, as it was later used to train Third World guerrillas in their wars of national liberation during the 1950s-70s, and even the Fedayeen guerrillas who fought US and coalition forces in Iraq. By the end of 1942, it was obvious that Germany was losing the war. The partisan ranks grew as did the training requirements for partisan commanders. The 1942 edition of The Partisan's Companion helped quickly train new guerrillas to a common standard. Besides field craft, it covers partisan tactics, German counter-guerrilla tactics, demolitions, German and Soviet weapons, scouting, camouflage, anti-tank warfare and anti-aircraft defense for squad and platoon-level instruction. It contains the Soviet lessons of two bitter years of war and provides a good look at the tactics and training of a mature partisan force. The partisans moved and lived clandestinely, harassed the enemy, and supported the Red Army through reconnaissance and attacks on German supply lines. They clearly frustrated German logistics and forced the Germans to periodically sideline divisions for rear-area security. The partisans and their handbook were clearly part of the eventual Soviet victory over Germany. This pocket manual puts The Partisan's Companion in context, explaining its importance.…

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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Want to know how to destroy a tank? Derail a train? Fell a tree? Break up a gun? Damage telephone wires? Destroy a bridge? Go back in time and become a partisan preparing for Nazi invasion with this original guerilla warfare manual produced for Russian civilians in 1943. The original version of this manual was distributed to the public in December 1941 as Nazi tanks rolled toward Moscow. When Germany invaded the Soviet Union, the Red Army was hard pressed to cope with the invincible Wehrmacht. Yet by 1943, it was obvious that Germany was losing the war. The partisan ranks grew as did the training requirements for the partisan commanders. The 1943 edition of The Partisans Companion helped quickly train new guerrillas to a common standard. Inside was chapter after chapter of guerrilla warfare and survival tactics designed to turn ordinary civilians into freedom fighters capable of defending their homes against the Nazis. In this complete, expanded and last third edition, the manual incorporates all the lessons learned in battle. You'll learn the tactics of partisan warfare as practiced by Soviet citizens during World War II, including how to ambush the bad guy and get away with it, from railroads to highways; destroy their tanks without detection; blowing up supply stations; set up and use improvised sniper positions; carry out sappy work such as felling trees, damaging telephone and telegraph wires and destroying bridges; surviving under harsh winter conditions and perhaps the most important role of all reconnaissance and recognizing the enemy before they recognize you. Want to know how to destroy a tank? Derail a train? Fell a tree? Break up a gun? Damage telephone wires? Destroy a bridge? Go back in time and become a partisan preparing for Nazi invasion with this original guerilla warfare manual produced for Russian civilians in 1943. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Want to know how to destroy a tank? Derail a train? Fell a tree? Break up a gun? Damage telephone wires? Destroy a bridge? Go back in time and become a partisan preparing for Nazi invasion with this original guerilla warfare manual produced for Russian civilians in 1943. The original version of this manual was distributed to the public in December 1941 as Nazi tanks rolled toward Moscow. When Germany invaded the Soviet Union, the Red Army was hard pressed to cope with the "invincible" Wehrmacht. Yet by 1943, it was obvious that Germany was losing the war. The partisan ranks grew as did the training requirements for the partisan commanders. The 1943 edition of The Partisan's Companion helped quickly train new guerrillas to a common standard. Inside was chapter after chapter of guerrilla warfare and survival tactics designed to turn ordinary civilians into freedom fighters capable of defending their homes against the Nazis. In this complete, expanded and last third edition, the manual incorporates all the lessons learned in battle. You'll learn the tactics of partisan warfare as practiced by Soviet citizens during World War II, including how to ambush the bad guy and get away with it, from railroads to highways; destroy their tanks without detection; blowing up supply stations; set up and use improvised sniper positions; carry out sappy work such as felling trees, damaging telephone and telegraph wires and destroying bridges; surviving under harsh winter conditions and perhaps the most important role of all - reconnaissance and recognizing the enemy before they recognize you. …

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. BRAND NEW . Excellent Medium-Sized Quality Paperback First Edition. Contents In . MINT . Unread Condition. Book Contains NO Publishers Marks. This Third Edition Is The Last And Best Red Army Manual That Was Used To Train Partisans On . HOW-TO FIGHT . The Nazi Invader. Later It Was Used To Train Third World Guerrillas In Their Wars Of National Liberation During The 1950-1970's, And Even The Fedayeen Guerrillas Who Fought U.S. And Coalition Forces In Iraq. By The End Of 1942, It Was Obvious That Germany Was Losing The War. As The Partisan Ranks Grew So Did The Training Requirements For Partisan Commanders. This Manual Helped To Quickly Educate And Train New Guerrillas To A Common Standard. COVERS . . Everything From Fieldcraft To Partisan Tactics PLUS . German Counter-Guerrilla Tactics, How-To-Use Explosives & Demolitions, Both German & Soviet Weapons (Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Submachine Guns, Mortars, Anti-Tank Rifles, Etc.), Scouting, Camouflage, Ant-tank Warfare And Even Anti-Aircraft Defense For Squad And Platoon-Level Instruction. PROVIDES . Experienced Based Information And Techniques Learned From Two Bitter Years Of War And Provides A Good Look At The Tactics And Training Of A Mature Partisan Force. You'll Learn How The Partisans Moved And Lived Secretly, Harassed The Germans And Supported The Red Army Through Reconnaissance And Attacks On German Units And Supply Lines. There Efforts Killed Almost A Million German Soldiers. Learn The Lessons That Provided Final Victory And Were Paid For With The Blood Of Thousands Of Patriotic Partisans! Over 130 Illustrations Throughout. 234 Pages. FREE . Postal Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Included. PROVIDING .100% Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction & Service Since 1970.…

Paperback. Condition: As New. Glossy pictorial softcover. First Revised edition. Book is in fine, As New, gift-giving condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Diagrams and technical data throughout. 8vo. 234 pp. Including index.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 364p. Maps. Wraps. Bookplate. Fine Copy. Book.

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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The Soviet-Afghan War: How a Superpower Fought and Lost by The Russian General Staff. Translated and edited by Lester W. Grau and Michael A. Gress. Foreword by Theodore C. Mataxis. University Press of Kansas, 2002 — Third Printing. Modern War Studies series. Softcover / military history reference. ISBN: 070061186X / 9780700611867 Book: Fine -; Exceptionally clean softcover copy that appears unread. Binding tight and square; spine uncreased; covers bright and clean; pages clean and unmarked (see photos) A key military-history study of the Soviet war in Afghanistan, this volume presents the Russian General Staff's analysis of how the Soviet Union fought—and lost—the 1979-1989 conflict. Translated and edited by Lester Grau and Michael Gress, it is an important reference for readers of Afghanistan history, Soviet military doctrine, counterinsurgency, Cold War studies, and modern operational history. …

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket -Wraps. 364pp/maps. Details the Soviet campaign in Afghanistan. Cover creased. Pencil underlining in preface and forward. Rest of text clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 179 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.