Authors

A veteran of the Ukrainian Army and former combat medic, he is also a historian and reenactor with more than eight years of experience in historical reenactment. Despite hardships of war and injuries, he continues to devote himself to military history and to preserving and practicing reenactment traditions.

A retired reenactor and collector, Vlad now dedicates his expertise to developing Safar Publishing, supporting new authors, and raising the quality of works on military uniforms, equipment, and history. His lifelong passion for reenactment and collecting allows him to mentor writers and contribute to the preservation of military heritage.​

Passionate about history, particularly firearms, Thomas collects World War I artifacts and is an active competitive shooter in France. He hosts the French YouTube channel “Le Feu aux Poudres,” where he presents firearm history with range tests. Fond of Swiss weapons for their quality, he chose to devote his first publication to them.

Born in Genoa in 1998, Francesco graduated with a Master’s degree in Security and International Relations from the University of Genoa. Passionate about history and the military world, he works as an analyst in the defense sector. A reenactor and young author, he specializes in the study and reconstruction of the Bosnian War’s equipment.

A Ukrainian history enthusiast and collector, Ihor studies World War II, the Soviet “Cold War” era, the First Chechen War, and the Ukrainian Army of 2014–2015. He also explores airborne forces from the USSR to Ukraine and Russia, with a focus on reenactment and equipment analysis. His research blends modern insights with historical interpretation.

A former naval person and Canadian cybersecurity professional, Paul also worked as a NATO consultant. He is passionate about history, especially naval history, and remains active in reenactment communities. Dedicated to exploring how naval conflicts shaped modern warfare, he combines professional expertise with his love of historical research and reenactment.