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"Time is money". Wrist watches during the Soviet-Afghan war

This article is translated from the memoirs of the Soviet soldiers, who served in the 40th Army in Afghanistan, during the Soviet-Afghan war

How much did Soviet soldiers earn in Afghanistan

The question that is often overlooked by those who study the topic. People from the Western countries seem to think...

Soviet infantry section battle order

A section was the smallest organizational structure in the Soviet Army. It was present in every branch of service and would...

How pre-deployment training improved over time in the Soviet Army

The Soviet Army training system was not ideal to begin with. In most cases fresh recruits were sent directly...

Ukrainian peacekeepers in Bosnia

Ukrainian peacekeepers have been involved in various peacekeeping missions around the world...

Soviet Cold War mechanized infantry

Everything you wanted to know about Soviet Cold War mechanized infantry

Newbie guide to Soviet-Afghan war reenactment

A list of everything you need to start your journey in Soviet army reenactment

Typical ages of the Soviet Army servicemen

Do you want to know more about the Soviet Army? This article tell about the age of a...

Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - how bad was the mobilization process?

How disorganized was the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan? In this article you will learn about...