Ukrainian Armies 1914–55
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Author Description
A detailed, illustrated study of the Ukrainian armed forces, their weapons, dress and equipment from the First to the Second World War and beyond. There can be no region in Europe whose history has been more tortured than Ukraine. During the 20th century Austria, Poland, Russia, Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Romania vied for power over parts of this vast and fragmented area; and its divided peoples rose time and again in vain attempts to win their independence. For the first time in the West, this book gives a succinct summary of all the different armed forces raised among the Ukrainians, and of their uniforms and insignia. These are illustrated in colour and in a selection of extremely rare photographs, dating from the Great War to the aftermath of World War II, when Ukrainian guerrillas continued to defy the Soviet authorities until the mid-1950s.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book meticulously details the evolution and composition of Ukrainian armed forces across a tumultuous period of the 20th century. It examines the diverse military units raised by Ukrainian peoples amidst shifting political boundaries and foreign occupations, from the First World War through the Second World War and into the post-war guerrilla resistance. The work synthesizes information on their weaponry, uniforms, and insignia, drawing on rare photographs and historical records to provide a comprehensive overview for Western readers.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A detailed study of Ukrainian armed forces from 1914 to 1955.
- Coverage of weapons, dress, and equipment used by these forces.
- Analysis of the historical context of Ukrainian struggles for independence.
- Illustrations of uniforms and insignia in color.
- Inclusion of rare photographs from WWI to the mid-1950s.
- Discussion of Ukrainian guerrilla movements resisting Soviet authorities post-WWII.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book offers a detailed and illustrated study of Ukrainian military forces, a subject often overlooked in Western historical accounts. Its scope covers a critical and complex period, detailing the diverse armed groups that emerged from Ukraine's struggle for independence. The inclusion of rare photographs and specific details on uniforms and insignia provides valuable visual and factual content for historians and enthusiasts. The work aims to provide a succinct summary of these forces for a Western audience.
Page Count:
48
Publication Date:
2012-02-20
Publisher:
Bloomsbury UK
ISBN-10:
1780964013
ISBN-13:
9781780964010
Non-Fiction
History
Uniforms
Insignia
European History
Military History
