Vintage 1982 USSR WWII Massive Photo Book Great Patriotic War Marshal Chuikov

by V.Chuikov, V.Ryabov

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Vintage 1982 Soviet WWII Photo Album "The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 Up for sale is a massive, visually striking, and historically significant Soviet-era photographic album titled "Velikaya Otechestvennaya" (The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945). Published by "Planeta" in Moscow in 1982, this high-quality edition features historical texts and commentary written by the legendary military commander, Marshal of the Soviet Union and twice Hero of the USSR, Vasily Chuikov (famous for the heroic defense of Stalingrad), alongside V.S. Ryabov. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: This deluxe edition was printed in Finland by the well-known printing house "Finnreklama" (Sulkava) on premium, heavy coated glossy paper. The print quality of the archival photographs, panoramic battle scenes, and wartime posters is exceptionally crisp, sharp, and far superior to standard Soviet domestic pressings of that era. ITEM SPECIFICATIONS: Title: Великая Отечественная (The Great Patriotic War 1941-1945) Authors: Marshal V.I. Chuikov, V.S. Ryabov Book Designer: O.I. Belozersky Publisher: "Planeta" Publishing House, Moscow Year of Publication: 1982 (Signed for printing on January 31, 1982) Language: Russian Printing House: Finnreklama A/O, Sulkava, Finland Dimensions: Approx. 28.0 x 22.0 cm (11.0 x 8.6 inches) Weight: Very solid and heavy — 1,460 grams (approx. 3.2 lbs) Print Run: 100,000 copies (Limited edition for a deluxe album) CONTENT & FEATURES: Comprehensive chronological coverage of the war, starting from the dr

• Publisher: Planeta
• Year: 1982
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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