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Red Army Uniforms of World War II in Colour Photographs (Europa Militaria)

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Well, this is a book far above average. A good source for all military artists, modellers etc.
The only small detail missing on ALL photographs is - a piece of white cloth ALWAYS sewn to the inner side of collar. This white inner-collar was worn on all Soviet uniforms, as by Generals as well as by the rank and file!
As a former conscript of the Soviet Army in the late 70's I still remember how much attention our Company NCO's payed to this lousy piece of cloth, that has to be changed every day in order to look clean, fresh and "cultivated". For unclean "inner-collar" you could be punished.
Otherwise this book deserves place on every military history addict's bookshelf.

I ordered this book in hopes that it would be the same 200 page photo reference book that my friend had, but it was not. This book is only about 60 pages and does not cover all of the uniforms that I had wanted to see. I sent the book back and I am now in search of the correct one. Do not order this book if you are looking for the longer version.

Another excellent edition of the Militaria Europa library.Not a subject usually covered as most collectors and hobbyists focus on Germany and the USA. The book shows the uniforms modelled full length and has many excellent closeups and details of Soviet awards and decorations.Only one very minor drawbackthat doesn't detract from the book...not enough detail shots of individual weapons.Still the authoratative book on Soviet uniforms of the period.

A good starter book for Red Army re-enactors, some of the details could have been included, the book these gentlemen did from Russia, larger and more uniforms, is even better, if you can get it, but this is an excellent start to any uniform collection.

Do you want to see what the red army troops wore in WWII? get this book! Plus it is in color. You will have a rare glimpse of the several types of uniforms used. Great for collectors and historians alike!

"Red Army Uniforms of WWII..." is a usefull book on the subject, but if you only want to buy one book on Red Army uniforms of WWII, I wouldn't recomend this one.
The choice of uniforms is very appealing, but the photographs don't show the colors of the uniforms very well. Partialy this is due to all of the models being photographed against a bright red background ( probably as some kind of association with the chosen subject), partialy this is due to the lighting leaving something to be desired. This is a real shame, because otherwise the book would have been first rate!
The book does offer some uniforms I have never seen anywhere else before, such as the late war camouflage uniform.
If you would, for example combine this book with the book from Osprey Publishing on the same subject, you would have a good combination to start with.