Tag Archives: USSR

Red Steel: Soviet Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Cold War

Posted on 18th January, 2013 by

My latest book, “Red Steel: Soviet Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Cold War” is now available from Amazon. I’m experimenting with KDP Select. This has a couple of advantages. The book is available in the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library … Continue reading →

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New Book: “The Bear Marches West: 12 Scenarios for 1980′s NATO vs Warsaw Pact Wargames”

Posted on 12th June, 2012 by

My new book, The Bear Marches West, is now available. A PDF sample, which includes one full scenario, can be downloaded from my website. The full description is below: The Bear Marches West contains 12 scenarios set during a fictional … Continue reading →

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Review: T-80 Standard Tank (New Vanguard) by Steven J. Zaloga

Posted on 27th February, 2012 by

T-80 Standard Tank by Steven J. Zaloga My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was expecting much of this book, based on the fact that it is written by Steven J. Zaloga and published by Osprey. I was somewhat disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Review: Red Army by Ralph Peters

Posted on 1st February, 2012 by

Red Army by Ralph Peters My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I first read this, the idea of the cold war turning hot and the Warsaw Pact invading western Europe was still a possibility. Now, of course, it’s more … Continue reading →

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Ada Lovelace Day: Valentina Tereshkova, first woman in space

Posted on 7th October, 2011 by

For more information about Ada Lovelace Day, see findingada.com. For a brief (but not entirely accurate) comic biography of Ada Lovelace, see Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage. A while ago, I mentioned that I needed to decide who I … Continue reading →

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