MMP Books 81289 Weapons of the Great War: Automatic Weapons of the Russian Army EN

MMP Books 81289 Weapons of the Great War: Automatic Weapons of the Russian Army EN is a detailed English-language publication dedicated to the automatic weapons of the Russian army during World War I. The book, published by the renowned publisher MMP Books, presents an extensive compendium of knowledge on the historical armament of the Tsarist armed forces between 1914 and 1917.

Unlike many general studies, this title focuses exclusively on automatic weapons, machine guns, pistols, revolvers as well as experimental weaponry used by the Russians during the Great War. It describes both equipment officially introduced into service and lesser-known pieces brought into combat use, for example as captured weapons or supplied by the Entente powers. It also does not omit obsolete weapons that continued to be used during fighting on the Eastern Front.

• Unique, detailed descriptions of the design and implementation of the most famous Russian machine guns such as Maxim M1910, Savage, Lewis, MG-08 and other captured examples.
• In-depth chapters on the use of equipment by soldiers—their strengths, weaknesses, and practical modifications tested in front-line conditions.
• Descriptions of experimental designs and previously unpublished data on flare guns and special accessories.
• Exceptional descriptions of system components such as mounts, carrying gear, and specialized transport equipment.

The book is intended for advanced historical modelers, reenactors, and firearm collectors, as well as military history enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge of little-known aspects of Eastern Front weaponry during World War I.

Category: Modeling and historical literature
Material: Printed book, high-quality paper
Language: English

The richly illustrated monograph format, high-quality archival photos, and diagrams make this a must-have for anyone reconstructing Russian formations from 1914-1917 as well as modelers working on diorama projects or figures in 1/35, 1/16, and related scales. The publication is rated as intermediate (3/5)—recommended for modelers, historians, and collectors with basic or advanced knowledge of weapon history.

We highly recommend this publication to all enthusiasts seeking reliable, unique sources on Russian automatic weapons from the Great War period.