Rare Vintage Soviet Photo Album "The Great Patriotic War: 1944" (Published in 1979)

Up for sale is an original large-format Soviet hardcover photo album dedicated to the key military operations and historic events of World War II on the Eastern Front during the crucial year of 1944.

Published in Moscow by the famous "Planeta" publishing house in 1979, this comprehensive historical book serves as an authentic photo-chronicle of the Red Army's major offensive operations, naval battles, home front efforts, and military strategy.

KEY DETAILS:

Title: The Great Patriotic War 1944 / Великая Отечественная война 1944

Publishing House: Planeta (Планета), Moscow

Year of Publication: 1979

Language: Russian

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Large Coffee Table Photo Album

Dimensions: Approx. 30 cm x 26 cm (12" x 10.2")

ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS:

Rich Visual Content: Contains hundreds of authentic archive photo documents, film stills, propaganda poster reproductions, maps, and illustrations.

Key Historical Events Covered: Operation Bagration, the liberation of Right-Bank Ukraine and Crimea, the end of the Siege of Leningrad, naval operations, and Soviet military commanders.

Archival Significance: Features photography and documents collected from TASS archives, APN, the USSR Museum of Armed Forces, and Central Military Archives.

CONDITION:

Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition for its age.

Pages: Complete, clean, and tight binding. No loose or missing pages.

Cover/Spine: Minor age-related wear to corners and edges. Please refer to all high-resolution photos for full visual detail.

SHIPPING & PACKAGING:

Safely packed in sturdy protective materials to ensure safe arrival.

Tracking number provided immediately after dispatch.

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