Historical Context: This is an original, official instructional manual published by the Ministry of Defense of the USSR in 1988. Approved as a textbook by the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Ground Forces, this book was a primary resource for training soldiers in late-period Soviet military tactics. It provides an exhaustive look into the versatile skillset required of a Soviet infantryman during the final years of the Cold War.
Item Details:
Official Title: Techniques and Methods of a Soldier's Actions in Battle (Приемы и способы действий солдата в бою).
Publisher: Military Publishing House (Военное издательство), Moscow, 1988.
Content: This 271-page comprehensive manual covers nearly every aspect of individual and small-unit survival and offense:
Movement in Battle: Advanced methods of traversing different terrain under fire.
Hand-to-Hand Combat: Practical techniques for unarmed fighting and weapon retention.
Weapon Proficiency: Detailed instructions for shooting from various positions and conditions.
Demolition & Grenades: Methods for using and throwing different types of hand grenades.
Engineering & Mines: Identification and clearance of foreign and domestic mines and obstacles.
NBC Defense: Protection against weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, biological, and chemical).
Field Medicine: First aid procedures for battlefield injuries.
Tactical Operations: Reconnaissance, ambush, scouting, and nighttime operations.
Illustrations: The book is filled with instructional line drawings and diagrams showing tactical positioning, combat maneuvers, and first-aid techniques.
Condition: The book is in good vintage condition. The white softcover shows some natural age-related toning and minor shelf wear. The binding remains solid and the internal pages are clean, with all text and technical illustrations remaining clear and legible.
Military Historians: A deep-dive source for studying the late-Soviet infantry training curriculum and tactical doctrine.
Collectors of Soviet Militaria: A core addition to any collection focusing on the hardware and "software" (training) of the USSR Armed Forces.
Survivalists & Preppers: Many of the techniques for field medicine, orientation, and survival remain practical today.
Tactical Researchers: Those interested in the historical development of Eastern Bloc infantry maneuvers and defensive measures.
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