Soviet Naval Infantry 191791 by David Greentree (English) Paperback Book

Description: Soviet Naval Infantry 191791 by David Greentree, Johnny Shumate Drawing upon Soviet sources, this book assesses the evolving organization, uniforms, insignia, weaponry and personal equipment of Soviet naval infantry units from 1917 to 1991. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Drawing upon Soviet sources, this book assesses the evolving organization, uniforms, insignia, weaponry and personal equipment of Soviet naval infantry units from 1917 to 1991.Featuring eight plates of specially commissioned artwork alongside carefully chosen archive photographs, this study charts the history and appearance of the Soviet Unions naval infantry, from the October Revolution to the end of the Soviet era.Although Russian naval infantry achieved fame during the October Revolution they were quickly disbanded, only being re-established in 1939. Following the Axis invasion of 1941 some 500,000 Soviet Navy personnel served on land, fighting in the defence of Leningrad, Odessa and Sevastopol and the recapture of the Crimea in 1943–44; Soviet naval troops also participated in the invasion of Manchuria in 1945.During the Cold War era the Soviet Union developed an amphibious assault capability that had a vital strategic role – to capture an aggressors geographical exits to the oceans and thereby forestall threats to Soviet submarine bases. Naval infantry forces could deploy a wealth of firepower assets, while the use of amphibious ships, hovercraft and helicopters aided their rapid deployment, even amid ice-bound terrain in the Arctic. All of these developments are described and illustrated in absorbing detail in this study. Author Biography David Greentree graduated in History at York before being awarded an MA in War Studies at Kings College London and qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education. In 1995 he accepted a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of locations, including Afghanistan and Oman.Johnny Shumate began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University, and now works as a freelance illustrator. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani and Édouard Detaille. Table of Contents OriginsSailors in the Russian Civil WarNaval infantry 1922–41Naval infantry in the Great Patriotic WarNaval infantry in the Cold WarAftermathBibliographyIndex Review I really enjoyed this book. So well written, with operations I wasnt familiar with. And as usual lovely colour plates and plenty of period photographs. -- Dave Watson * The Balkan Wargamer *I really enjoyed this book. So well written, with operations I wasnt familiar with. And as usual lovely colour plates and plenty of period photographs. * The Balkan Wargamer * Promotional Drawing upon Soviet sources, this book assesses the evolving organization, uniforms, insignia, weaponry and personal equipment of Soviet naval infantry units from 1917 to 1991. Promotional "Headline" Drawing upon Soviet sources, this book assesses the evolving organization, uniforms, insignia, weaponry and personal equipment of Soviet naval infantry units from 1917 to 1991. Feature Examines the naval infantry deployed in the strategically important Arctic, Baltic and Black Sea areas of operation during the Russian Civil War, World War II and the Cold War Details ISBN1472851625 Author Johnny Shumate Pages 64 Series Elite Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Johnny Shumate ISBN-10 1472851625 ISBN-13 9781472851628 Format Paperback Imprint Osprey Publishing Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2023-02-16 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-02-16 UK Release Date 2023-02-16 Illustrations 8 colour artwork plates; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations. DEWEY 359.00947 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-05-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142314150;

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