In 1979 the Soviet Union moved from military ‘help’ to active intervention in Afghanistan. Four-fifths of the Afghan National Army deserted in the first year of the war, which, compounded with the spread and intensification of the rebellion led...
The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II. From 1943 the Red Army’s preference for close-quarters combat resulted in entire infantry units being equipped with nothing but SMGs. By...
Steven Zaloga is a senior analyst for Teal Group Corp., an aerospace consulting firm. His professional specialization is the commercial and technological aspects of the international trade in missiles, precision guided munitions, and unmanned aerial...
Your comprehensive guide to remarkable achievements in space
Do you long to explore the universe? This plain-English, fully illustrated guide explains the great discoveries and advancements in space exploration throughout history, from early...
Following on from the hugely successful previous editions, the third edition of Spacecraft Systems Engineering incorporates the most recent technological advances in spacecraft and satellite engineering. With emphasis on recent developments in...
W książce, opartej na informacjach archiwalnych, pracach historyków, wspomnieniach mieszkańców Lidy i starych artykułach prasowych, historia starego miasta Lida opowiedziana jest poprzez losy lidzkich ulic, budynków i mieszkańców...
Fabuła opowiada o walkach Grupy Operacyjnej „Wisła” z Ukraińską Powstańczą Armią (UPA) w 1947 roku.
Сюжет повествует о борьбе Оперативной группы «Висла» с Украинской...