Very topical in view of contemporary controversies over chemical weapons, this is the Russian-language official Red Army manual for training troops in gas and chemical warfare. First published in 1935, at a time when Stalin was purging the Soviet Army’s top officer corps, this is a profusely illustrated ( photos and line drawings and diagrams ) to using and combating chemical weapons.. A must for anyone interested in the history of the Soviet armed forces and/or chemical warfare.
BOEVAYA SLUZHBA KRASNOARMEITSA-KHIMIKA (BSKKH) (RED ARMY COMBAT SERVICE CHEMIST)
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The official Russian language training manual for Red Army troops in the use of gas and other chemical weapons. Published in 1935 at the height of Stalin’s purges, this lavishly illustrated rare title is a must for anyone interested in Soviet history or chemical warfare.