Russian Helmets
from Kaska to Stalshlyem 1916 - 2001 by Robert W. Clawson. This volume, written by the world's foremost authority on Russian combat helmets, is the first comprehensive study. "Russian Helmets" provides the keys to accurate identification of the various models of Russian and Soviet helmets, from steel to exotic metals and composite fiber. It is a comprehensive history of each model issued in any significant number to the troops; in addition it notes numerous rare experimental models and evaluates their contrubution to the evolution of subsequent production models. Included are never before published photos of the various models as well as cutaway drawings and diagrams. Hardbound, 128 pages, 161 photos (most in color).
6A4155R Russian Helmets $34.95

Penalty Strike
The Memoirs of a Red Army Penal Company Commander 1943-45
by Alexander V. Pyl'cyn. The author's vivid memories of service as a company commander in a Red Army officers' penal battalion on the Eastern Front 1944-45. During this time, he and his unit participated in the 1944 Soviet summer offensive Operation 'Bagration', the Vistula-Oder operation into eastern Germany, and the final assault on Berlin. He and his company had to carry out the most difficult and dangerous operations in order to break through the enemy defenses. With more than 80% of the men lost, his company succeeded in completing their missions. Hardbound, 240 pages, photos.
7Y2263R Penalty Strike $49.95

Russia's Wars with Chechnya 1994-2003
by Michael Orr. Russian and rebel forces fought in the city of Grozny in the winters of 1994-1995 and 1999-2003, and also clashed in smaller towns. Shows how the Chechen wars are an example of asymmetric warfare, with similarities to the Boer War and Vietnam. Softbound, 96 pages, illus.
7A6734R Russia's Wars Chechnya $14.95

Partisan's Companion
Deadly Techniques of Soviet Freedom Fighters during World War II. Translation by Paul J. Schmitt. How regular citizens fought back against Hitler's army. The original version of this manual was distributed to the public in December 1941 as Nazi tanks rolled toward Moscow. Inside was chapter after chapter of unconventional warfare and survival tactics designed to turn ordinary civilians into guerrilla fighters who knew how to destroy tanks; set up and use improvised sniper positions; carry out sapper work such as felling trees, damaging telephone and telegraph wires and destroying bridges; fighting with knives and entrenching tools; and surviving under harsh winter conditions. Softcover, 248 pages, illus.
2J0463R Partisan's Companion $19.95

Camouflage Uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia - 1937 to the Present by Dennis Desmond. Comprehensive guide to the history, design and use of camouflage uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia. This excellent reference contains factual and interesting material covering the earliest days of uniform development to the most recent issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, former KGB and spetsnaz forces. Packed with detailed color photographs, this book fills an important void in the collector reference library that has been vacant far too long. Designed with both the militaria collector and Russophile in mind, this book is an easy to use picture guide to the most sought after collectible in the Soviet and Russian military field. A necessity for any serious collector or intelligence analyst interested in the former Soviet Union or Russia. Hardbound, 160 pages.
6E0462R Camo Unif. of USSR/Russia $45.00

Heroines of the Soviet Union 1941­45 by Henry Sakaida, illustrated by Christa Hook. Osprey Elite 90 tells the stories of the brave women that were awarded the USSR's most prestigious title - Hero of the Soviet Union - for their bravery. Has biographies of heroes of aviation, infantry, field nurses, tank drivers, and snipers. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6598R Heroines of USSR $16.95

Heroes of the Soviet Union 1941­45 (Elite 111) by Henry Sakaida and Christa Hook. Over 10 million Soviet soldiers took part in the 'The Great Patriotic War', and of thoseonly about 12,600 earned the Soviet Union's highest military award, Hero of the Soviet Union, for deeds of great daring and self sacrifice. This book covers snipers, fighter pilots, partisans and spies, together with the famous aces Pokryshkin and Kozhedub, who both gained the award an amazing three times. Includes biographies, aircrew, infantry, Navy, partisans, tank crews, table of ethnic breakdown of recipients Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6769R Osp: Heroes of S.U. $16.95

Chechnya: Tombstone of Russian Power by Anatol Lieven. The war between Russia and the Chechen forces, from December 1994 to August 1996, was a key moment in Russian and even world history. In this eyewitness account of the war, Lieven traces Russia's humiliation at the hands of a highly motivated, yet tiny group of guerillas. Chapters like `A Fish Rots from the Head' examine the military roots of the Russian defeat as well as social and historical forces. Hardbound, 436 pages. Published at $35.00
7Y7398R Chechnya: Tombstone $17.95

The Soviet Army. Troops, Organization, Equipment. FM 100-2-3 is a June 1991 DA publication that was the bible on the Soviet forces in their final form. Massive 400 page reference micro-analyzes the training, personnel and organization of all branches of the Soviet ground arms. To make it irresistible there are over 200 heavily illustrated pages on all types of weapons, small and large, vehicles, aircraft, NBC equipment, radios, etc. Used, in good condition, but do show wear to the covers. Three hole drilled. Softbound, 400+ pages.
7D9337R The Soviet Army N/A

Inside the Blue Berets by Steven J. Zaloga. Combat history of Soviet and Russian Airborne forces, 1930-1995. Russia pioneered the use of airborne troops and the "blue berets" remain the cutting edge of their armed forces. This is the whole story. Hardbound, 339 pages, photos and drawings. $24.95

BMP Infantry Combat Vehicle by Steven J. Zaloga. Concord pictorial on this ubiquitous East Bloc tracked combat vehicle first fielded in 1966 and still seeing (very) active service to0day. Softbound, 64 pages, numerous photos, both color and b&w. $7.95

The Fateful Pebble: Afghanistan's Role in the Fall of the Soviet Empire, by Anthony Arnold. Hardbound, 225 pages. $14.00

The Red Army of The Great Patriotic War 1941-45 by Steven J. Zaloga, plates by Ron Volstad. No. 216 in the Osprey Men-at-Arms series, covers the Soviet Army in WW2. Many unusual and rare photos as well as plates showing infantrymen, Cossacks, snipers, Internal Security, etc. 48 pages, illustrated with photos and color plates
7A5939R Osprey: Red Army $12.95

MiG Pilot Survival by Alan R. Wise. Aircrew survival equipment and instruction. Full translation of the original Russian Air Force survival manual with all illustrations. The unusual color photos make this a must for both the equipment collector and survival specialist. Hardbound, 96 pages, 180 color illus.
9V3924R MiG Pilot Survival $19.95

Russian Civil War: The Red Army by Mikhail Khvostov. No 293 in the Men-At-Arms series details the various units which fought to maintain Bolshevik power between 1917 and 1922. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, unusual B&W photos.
7A2608R Russian CW: Red Army $14.95

Russian Civil War: The White Army by Mikhail Khvostov. No 305 in the Men-At-Arms series details the various units which fought in the counter-Revoltionary armies between 1917 and 1922. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6566R Russian CW: White Army $14.95

The Liberators. Viktor Suvorov's first book is a brutally honest account of the realities of life in the modern Soviet Army - from training and barracks life to the invasion of Czechoslovakia. 202 pages, hardbound
7P0675R The Liberators $9.95

Warsaw Pact Ground Forces by Gordon Rottman, color plates by Ron Volstad. Osprey Elite Series book has 12 color plates, numerous photos of Pact uniforms, insignia and equipment. This 1987 publication has the best information available on the "Evil Empire's" eroding forces of Bulgaria, East Germany, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Hungary. Includes information on the Pact role and order of battle for each nation. 64 pages, softbound
7A7993R Elite 10: Warsaw Pact $16.95

Inside the Soviet Army Today by Steven J. Zaloga. Osprey Elite No. 12 is a closeup and detailed look at present Soviet uniforms as they were worn in normal service. The book has been enhanced by the inclusion of several uniform changes observed in Afghanistan. Emphasis is on a recruit's eye view of the Army, its routines and uniforms, hence an exceptionally useful book for the hobbyist or student of the Soviet soldier. 50 photos, 12 color plates, 64 pages, softbound
7A2711R Elite 12: Sov Army $16.95

Stalin Organs. Pictorial on devastating Soviet multiple rocket launchers. Softbound, 48 pages, photos, illus.
6E0669R Stalin Organs $9.95

KGB Alpha Team Manual. English edition of a Soviet manual combining Spetsnaz skills in recon, PT and personal combat with the dark KGB arts of assassination, countersubversion and kidnapping. Softbound, 320 pages, well illustrated.
2J4706R KGB Alpha Team Manual $30.00

The Revolutionary Years by Eric Baschet. 300 documentary photos of Russia 1904-1924. Like the Ottoman Empire, a superb collection of most unusual photos: Anarchy, Czarist Russia, war, famine, end of the Romanovs, etc. Hardbound, 280 pages.
7D4005R Revolutionary Years $29.95

Official Soviet Weapons Manuals by Major James F. Gebhardt (Ret.). English translations of official Soviet military manuals for operation of current and recent weapons. Detailed instructions on all aspects of operation and maintenance. Softbound, 96 to 112 pages each, illus.
2J0032R Sov. SVD (Dragunov) Manual $16.00
2J7529R Sov. Army Grenade Manual $16.00
|2J0010R Sov. AKM Rifle Manual $18.00
2J4908R Sov. SKS Rifle Manual $16.00
2J7529R Sov. 7.62mm Handgun Manual $20.00

The New World of Russian Small Arms and Ammo by Charlie Cutshaw. The AK-47 and SKS could not be better known. This book covers the lesser known, newly developed and highly innovative Russian small arms systems. Detailed descriptions, specifications and drawings of underwater weapons, weapons that use silent ammo, unknown families of SMGs, pistols and revolvers, tactical shotguns and grenade launchers as well as revolutionary new assault rifles, including the AN-94, heir apparent to the AK-47. Includes a comprehensive chapter on newly developed Russian ammunition as well. Hardbound, 160 pages, illus.
2J4993R New World of Russian S.A. $42.95

Kalashnikov Arms. You no longer have to order from Russia to get the most detailed book yet on the AK assault rifle series! Each page of this English language edition has a photo of one or two weapons, including many prototypes (like an AK with a 100 round box magazine...) that are virtually unknown outside Russia. Published for the 50th anniversary of the AK in 1997, this is the most detailed book on the subject ever. Hardbound, 241 pages, color photos.
7X1499R Kalashnikov Arms $54.95

Legends and Reality of the AK. Behind the scenes look at history, design and impact of the Kalashnikov family of weapons by Val Shilin and Charlie Cutshaw. A treasury of information from the Izmash Arms Factory, home base of the Kalashnikov Design Bureau. Covers AK rifles, shotguns and pistols. Everything from the earliest Kalashnikov designs to photos of the latest prototypes of the AN-94 rifle. Softbound, 192 pages, illus.
2J0069R Legends/Reality of AK $35.00

Soviet Small Arms And Ammunition by D.N. Bolotin. 1995 book is the best ever on all official (and hundreds of experimental) rifles, pistols, MGs, SMGs and AT rifles of the former USSR. The late Professor Bolotin (a veteran of Stalingrad and Kursk) produced a remarkable work-truly an international effort, written by a Russian, translated into English, published in Finland. Massive new information, 350 sharp photos, most unfamiliar to the Western reader. Hardbound, 264 pages.
7D1841R Sov. Small Arms & Ammo $49.95

Official 9mm Makarov Pistol Manual. The complete Soviet Makarov FM translated into English. 84 pages, soft., illustrated.
5C7446R Makarov Pistol $12.95

AK-47 by Duncan Long. Covers the entire Kalashnikov family - usage, field stripping, troubleshooting, specifications, ammo and accessories for the AK and related weapons - Galil, etc. 192 pp, softbound
2J4477R AK-47 by Long $20.00

The AK-47 Assault Rifle. Complete practical and technical information on the most widely distributed weapon in the world. Information on variants, parts, assembly, functioning, inspection, use and handling, ammunition, etc. Over 150 pages and more than 100 illustrations make this a valuable addition to your library.
5C7135R AK-47 $13.95

The SKS Type 45 Carbines by Duncan Long. These highly serviceable rifles are now available to the gun buying public at rock bottom prices. If you own one, or would like to, here's a valuable history of the SKS (from dozens of battlefields to the Kremlin Guards) combined with the practical aspects of operating, maintaining and modifying your rifle. Softbound, 128 pages, illustrated.
5C3482R The SKS Type 45 Carbines $16.95