Can anybody recommend a good general book on WWII (& pre) soviet armour ?
I apreciate a specific title will always give more info but soemthing to act as a 'first look' title would be apreciated
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General WWII Soviet Armour Books ?
caryl576
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 04:30 AM UTC
spetsnazgru
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Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012 - 05:22 AM UTC
try "Soviet tank units 39-45" by David Porter
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Soviet-Tank-Units-1939-45-Identification/dp/1906626316/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328203309&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Soviet-Tank-Units-1939-45-Identification/dp/1906626316/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328203309&sr=1-1
caryl576
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Posted: Friday, February 03, 2012 - 05:26 AM UTC
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have a look
Holger
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Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 01:04 PM UTC
http://www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/2314743/
Now it is difficult to buy.
All experienced and serial samples are presented.
In Russian.
Now it is difficult to buy.
All experienced and serial samples are presented.
In Russian.
caryl576
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 06:49 AM UTC
many thanks for the suggestion
I don't read russian but if they turn up cheap I may have a go
I don't read russian but if they turn up cheap I may have a go
hofpig
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 03:30 AM UTC
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try "Soviet tank units 39-45" by David Porter
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Soviet-Tank-Units-1939-45-Identification/dp/1906626316/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328203309&sr=1-1
I have this one in my collection its great. Have a look on amazon and try the used section, they can be really cheap and I have yet to have a problen with quality.
paul