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The Russian War Machine, 1917-1945
The Russian War Machine, 1917-1945
Author: John Bradley
Condition: Like New
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The Russian War Machine, 1917–1945 by John Bradley (J. F. N. Bradley) chronicles the rise, reorganization and impact of Soviet armed forces from the 1917 Revolution through the end of World War II. Framing the Red Army, Soviet air power and navy as the decisive factor in defeating Nazi Germany, the book emphasizes the technological and organizational transformation—highlighting icons such as the T‑34 tank, the massive Soviet air force and the extensive submarine fleet—and situates Soviet doctrine and equipment development across the Russian Civil War, interwar period and the Great Patriotic War on the Eastern Front.
This large-format, illustrated military survey functions as both a visual and technical reference: heavily illustrated with photographs and detailed artwork, and likely to include operational maps and technical diagrams appropriate to a military-history reference. Bibliographic details: John Bradley (J. F. N. Bradley); ISBN 0-89009-082-3 / 9780890090824. Heavily used by historians and collectors for its comprehensive coverage of Soviet organization, equipment and wartime performance, 1917–1945.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
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Bibliographic Identification
ISBN: 0-89009-082-3 (0890090823)
Title: The Russian War Machine, 1917–1945
Author: John Bradley (J. F. N. Bradley)
Type of Book
Illustrated military history survey
Technical / organizational reference on Soviet armed forces
Chronological Scope
Russian Civil War and early Red Army period, 1917–1920s
Interwar development of Soviet armed forces, 1920s–1930s
Second World War / Great Patriotic War period, 1941–1945
Theaters and Fronts (as explicitly indicated by subject focus)
Eastern Front (Soviet–German front in World War II)
Soviet/Russian theaters of war, 1917–1945 (domestic and front-line)
Main Nations / Belligerents
Soviet Union (USSR)
Russia (Revolutionary and Civil War context)
Axis vs. Allies (contextual, with primary focus on Soviet side)
Military Focus and Branches
Red Army / Soviet Army organization and structure
Soviet ground forces
Soviet air forces
Soviet naval forces
Content Emphasis and Themes
Development of the Soviet military machine (1917–1945)
Organization of Soviet military branches
Equipment and armament of Soviet forces
Soviet military doctrine and capabilities in the World Wars era
Red Army in the Great Patriotic War (World War II Eastern Front)
Visual and Reference Features
Heavily illustrated large-format volume
Photographic content (Soviet military personnel, equipment, and scenes)
Color and/or detailed illustrations for reference (as indicated by “illustrated” large-format military survey)
Possible maps related to Soviet operations (implied by format and library subject as military history reference)
Classification and Cataloging Tags
World War, 1939–1945 — Soviet Union
World War II — Eastern Front
Soviet Union — Armed Forces — History — 1917–1945
Red Army — History
Military history — 20th century
Military organization — Soviet Union
Military uniforms — Soviet Union
Great Patriotic War — Soviet military forces
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
