Soviet Naval Infantry 1917–91
Soviet Naval Infantry 1917–91 by David Greentree, published by Bloomsbury USA on February 14, 2023, is a detailed examination of the organization, uniforms, insignia, weaponry, and personal equipment of Soviet naval infantry units over a span of seven decades. This 64-page book draws upon Soviet sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the naval infantry’s evolution from the October Revolution through the end of the Soviet era, featuring specially commissioned artwork and carefully selected archive photographs.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of the naval infantry’s historical significance, particularly during key conflicts such as World War II and the Cold War. The book discusses the re-establishment of these forces in 1939, their critical role in various battles, and the development of amphibious assault capabilities that were essential for strategic military operations. The study highlights the deployment of naval infantry forces, their firepower assets, and the innovative use of amphibious ships and helicopters, offering a thorough understanding of their impact on military history.
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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 Union’s 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 aggressor’s 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.
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