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It is no secret that for many Soviet officers it was very prestigious to own a captured pistol. Most often, German short-barreled weapons could be at the disposal of the infantry commanders of the platoon-battalion level and the military personnel of the reconnaissance units. That is, those who

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A rare photo - two identical Russian warships of non-Soviet construction together. But that should stop being rare. Photo: defenceimagery.mod.uk Having decided on the principles that should underlie the sane shipbuilding policy of Russia, you need to subject them at least

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The High-Precision Complexes holding (part of the Rostec state corporation) was formed in 2009. Judging by the brand's popularity in Russia and abroad, the consolidation of the scientific and technical potential of specialized enterprises was successful. Not every integrated structure can boast

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About spilled blood - as a general to a general In February 2021, shortly before the next anniversary of the armed conflict on Damansky Island, a very lengthy and, to put it mildly, somewhat strange material was published in Nezavisimaya Gazeta. It was a big interview with a retired major general

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In the minds of the majority of Europeans, and even the citizens of Russia, the expanses of Southern Siberia, Altai, Mongolia, Northern and Central China have always been an area of settlement for the peoples of the Mongoloid race, but this is far from the case. Already in 3000 BC, Southern Siberia was inhabited by the clans of the Indo-European

“He raised the shield without choosing, He found both a helmet and a ringing horn” (“Ruslan and Lyudmila” by AS Pushkin) A shield is the most important piece of equipment for any warrior of past eras. He might not have a sword, an ax, a spear … One only a sling as a weapon to take the life of his neighbor, but the shield had to be

Chapter Three The Bayonet and Its Influence on the Accuracy of a Three-Line Rifle Having completed our research on why the three-line was fired only with a bayonet attached, let's move on to the next - did the bayonet affect rifle shooting, and if it did, how. We will answer the first part of the question right away. - influenced

Through successive improvements I must say that the appearance of the new Swiss rifle really turned out to be very unusual. Firstly, the store was not located next to the trigger guard, but was carried far ahead. Secondly, the details of the shutter were unusual - the ring protruding from it from the back, and

In our articles on VO, talking about castles, so far it has been mainly about the castles of medieval Europe. True, there were two very detailed articles about the Japanese castle in Osaka and Japanese castles in general, as well as Indian fortresses of the Mughal era. However, none of the Indian castles are detailed

Medieval Europe can rightfully be called the "world of castles", since about 100,000 of them were built! It is clear that at different times and not all of them have survived, but this is a huge figure. Many castles are truly grandiose. Moreover, if you can still guess about the Egyptian pyramids, then here

What is the beauty of publishing materials on the TOPWAR website? In the fact that there are those who have knowledge and therefore are able to give a detailed commentary on some topics, readers. Not just - "blah-blah-blah - but I know so, I think, I think", but a really serious analytical analysis. it

One of the most interesting helmets of the Middle Ages is the bascinet helmet. How and where did it come from? What kind of ancestors and "relatives" did he have? This material will tell you about this. A carved sculpture depicting the biblical scene of the beating of babies. Helmets are very clearly represented on it

On the pages of VO, they write about Soviet, as well as about German, losses quite often, but at the same time they turn either to the resources of the Internet system, referring to the data of "live journals", or … to publications, the authors of which … eat there and even links to they do not give their "scriptures". Although, of course

When I deal with mine, his soul is often by no means white. But if he lies, I am not at all embarrassed: I am cunning in the same manner as he. We make sales and purchases, grumbling, But still we do not need to look for an interpreter ! ("Stranger" Rudyard Kipling) The campaigns of the Turks against Byzantium and the Balkan states were also at the beginning

So, Switzerland, a small country in the center of Europe, with a small army, a stable economy and traditionally adhering to neutrality (since 1814), turned out to be the first European state that overcame the inertia of thinking and managed to introduce several revolutionary developments in the field

In 1862, the castle, which became the property of the city, was recognized as a historical monument, after which artists began to paint their watercolors from it and make engravings. Caretakers, guides appeared, tourists began to bring tourists to the castle. Even the Second World War did not affect this place. Well … it goes

The English have a funny saying "A lot of hands do better!" Funny - because the hands are different and in real life this is not at all the case. However, the "trend" is understandable, like our saying - "One head is good, two is better." And by the way, our proverb is smarter, although heads are also … unfortunately, there are

But you know yourself: the senseless rabble is Changeable, rebellious, superstitious, Easily betrayed to an empty hope, Obedient to the instant suggestion, For the truth is deaf and indifferent, And it feeds on fables. (Boris Godunov. A.S. Pushkin) Yes, that's exactly how time about our people was written not by someone, but by our great

When a stranger knocks at my gate, It is likely that he is not my enemy. But the alien sounds of his tongue prevent me from taking the stranger to my heart. Perhaps there is no lie in his eyes, But still I do not feel the soul behind him. (“Stranger "Rudyard Kipling) Publication of the series of materials" Knights of the Shahnameh "and" Knights of nomadic empires "

RightWith a candle in handMan walks in the garden - Sends the spring … (Busson) Step-by-step operation

The mare buried herself in the owner's chest and quietly caressed him. “We are two mighty, - Kamal said, - but she is faithful to one … So let the horse thief take away the gift, my reins are with turquoise, And my stirrup is in silver, and my saddle, and my patterned saddle cloth "(Rudyard Kipling" Ballad of East and West ") Here we digress a little

We continue to acquaint the readers of the materials of the Voennoye Obozreniye website with the dissertation of V. Solovyov, a Penza historian who defended his dissertation for the degree of candidate of historical sciences in the history of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s. To the merits of this study, first of all

"When building a village, the Swiss first build a shooting gallery, then a bank, and only then a church" (Old Swiss proverb) How did it all start? I would like to start this material with the question: which country has the most banks per capita? And it is clear that there will be only one answer - in Switzerland! Second question

On the pages of VO, we have already examined many castles of the Middle Ages, ranging from purely military - powerful, gloomy and harsh, British, who asserted the rule of English kings in the lands of Wales and in France; got acquainted with the castles-towers of Scotland, many of which were built on

Oh, West is West, East is East, and they will not leave their places, Until Heaven and Earth appear at the Terrible Lord's judgment, But there is no East, and there is no West, that tribe, homeland, clan, If strong with a strong face to face rises at the end of the earth? (Rudyard Kipling "Ballad of the West and the East") We met with