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Soviet DPM machine gun - the same old Degtyarev?
Find out how DPM machine gun was different from other Soviet weapons
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 26, 20243 min read
Updates on projects - September 2024
Update on our plans for the next three month!
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 19, 20245 min read
NSV Utes - Soviet final modern weapon
A detailed story of NSV Utes in Soviet Army and abroad
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 12, 20243 min read
List of all military conflicts that took place during the collapse of the Soviet union
A list of violent clashes, battles and wars that accompanied the collapse of the Soviet State
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 11, 20243 min read
Non-French use of the FAMAS rifle
FAMAS rifles have spread all over the globe and in this article we discover all places where they managed to get
B-AREV
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Very first AK-47: was it really just a copy of STG-44?
The decade old question
Vlad Besedovskyy
Sep 8, 20244 min read
How DP-27 machine gun became known as "Emma"?
Interesting story of the DP-27 machine gun service in Finland
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 26, 20244 min read
Stingers and other MANPADS in Soviet Afgan War
An overview of earlier MANPADS used in Afghanistan against Soviet Army
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Psychological and Physical Demands on Soldiers
Learn about Physical Demands on Soldiers
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 14, 20245 min read
Soviet Army's Most Intense Military Drills Exposed
An overview of biggest Soviet Military Exercise
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 7, 20249 min read
The Most Controversial Moments of the Soviet-Afghan War
From the initial Soviet invasion, the widespread destruction and civilian casualties, to the role of foreign interventions...
Bobby Harrington
Aug 4, 202410 min read
Detailed: Soviet Weapons History
Not so brief overview of Soviet defense (and attack!) capabilities
Vlad Besedovskyy
Aug 1, 202413 min read
Unveiling the Power of Soviet Airborne Rocket Launcher - RPG-7D (many photos!)
RPG-7D photos and short summary
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Why Soviet Soldiers Didn't Listen to Kino Band During the Wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya?
Find out how the most famous Soviet music group - Kino band, has never made it to Afghanistan and Chechnya
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jul 2, 20244 min read
Unraveling the Life of a Soviet Soldier: A Daily Routine Revealed!
Learn about the daily Life of a Soviet Soldier
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 23, 20244 min read
Dogs in Afghanistan, Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989)
Dogs in Afghanistan: Find out about our pawed friends during the Soviet-Afghan War
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 22, 20243 min read
Brief overview of Soviet webbing Afghanistan gear and chest rigs used by the Soviet soldiers in Afghanistan
Learn everything you need to know about Soviet webbing Afghanistan
Vlad Besedovskyy
Jun 20, 20245 min read
5 Deadly Afghan War Guns That Will Amaze You!
5 Deadly Afghan War Guns That Will Amaze You!
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 30, 20244 min read
Brief history and overview of Soviet body armor vests
Quick rundown on all Soviet body armor vests
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 23, 20243 min read
Soviet AK mag pouch - the evolution of the most necessary piece of gear
Complete guide to all Soviet AK mag pouches
Vlad Besedovskyy
May 14, 20243 min read
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