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BVD vest - the unicorn webbing jacket for paratroopers
A big article on Soviet BVD vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 25, 20234 min read
GP-25 - one man's artillery system
GP-25 is one of the most popular under-barrel launches. Read how it's got to where it is
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 24, 20234 min read
M69 uniform - the most standard Soviet Army battle dress
The most complete article on M69 uniform to be found on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 16, 20236 min read
6x2: first AK-47 bayonet
Fulfilling guide on the first AK-47 bayonet
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 15, 20234 min read
The expensive one - 6B4 body armor vest in Afghanistan
Everything you need to know about 6b4 body armor vest
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 14, 20233 min read
The gear - a full list of individual Soviet Army equipment used in Afghanistan
The most complete list of the Soviet Army equipment on the web
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Brief history of AK-74 (and its use in Afghanistan)
How well was AK-74 received by the troops in Afghanistan?
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 11, 20236 min read
APS Stechkin automatic pistol - Soviet pocket submachine gun
The most complete article about the APS Stechkin automatic pistol
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 6, 20235 min read
AKMS the almighty - the most popular rifle in the reenactment community
Everything you wanted to know about AKMS rifle
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 3, 20234 min read
Airborne choice: Soviet RPG-16 in Afghanistan
What role did RPG-16 play in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 1, 20234 min read
A full list of Soviet uniforms, headgear and clothing used by the troops in Afghanistan
The ultimate list of ALL soviet uniforms used in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Sniper Mosin-Nagant rifle in Afghanistan
As part of the project of the full list of the infantry weapons used by the Soviets, we present an article about the Mosin-Nagant rifle.
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 29, 20234 min read
The legendary "Makarov" PM pistol in Soviet-Afghan War
Here is how PM Makarov pistol was used by the Soviet Army in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 18, 20234 min read
Dragunov's SVD in Soviet-Afghan War - myths and reality
All you needed to spark further interest in Soviet firearms
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 16, 20236 min read
Gorka suit - history and variations
Soviet Gorka suits explained in detail
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 1, 20236 min read
Ushanka hat - how to make it squared
Ushanka hats are very well known across the world. Here is the history of them being used in the Soviet Army
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 26, 20235 min read
Chinese DShK - Type 54. Practical usage during the Soviet-Afghan War
Secrets of Chinese version of DShK machine gun - Type 54
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 18, 20234 min read
DShKM or "Dushka" - famous 12.7 machine gun in the Soviet-Afghan War
Did Soviet tankers like the DShK machine guns installed on their tanks?
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 15, 20234 min read
Soviet officer map-case bag
Set-up and contents of the officers bag
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 30, 20234 min read
Single use anti-tank weapons in Afghanistan - RPG-18, RPG-22 and RPG-26
Everything you need to know about hand held grenades in Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Apr 28, 20234 min read
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