Rare Large-Format Soviet WWII Photo Album – Eastern Front 1942
Rare Large-Format Soviet WWII Photo Album – Eastern Front 1942
An original 1976 Soviet historical photo album titled "1942", published in Moscow by Planeta Publishing House as part of the acclaimed documentary series "The Great Patriotic War in Photographs and Film Documents".
Printed in a limited edition of 20,000 copies, this large-format hardcover volume presents an extraordinary visual record of one of the most decisive years of World War II. Drawing on materials from TASS, the Central Archive of the USSR Ministry of Defense, and other official collections, it combines hundreds of documentary photographs, archival maps, and historical commentary covering the dramatic events of 1942 on the Eastern Front.
An outstanding reference for collectors of World War II history, military photography, Soviet publications, and Cold War historical editions.
Contents Include
- Soviet winter offensive of 1942
- The Battle of the Caucasus
- The Defense and Battle of Stalingrad
- Soviet partisan warfare behind enemy lines
- Underground resistance movements in occupied territories
- Wartime industry and the Soviet home front
- Original battlefield maps and operational military diagrams
- Documentary photographs by leading Soviet wartime photographers
Book Details
- Title: Великая Отечественная война в фотографиях и кинодокументах. 1942
- Publisher: Planeta Publishing House, Moscow
- Publication Year: 1976
- Language: Russian
- Format: Large-format hardcover photo album
- Paper: High-quality coated art paper with photographic plates
- Print Run: 20,000 copies
- Country of Manufacture: USSR (Soviet Union)
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
The hardcover binding remains tight, square, and structurally sound. Interior pages are printed on high-quality coated paper and are clean, bright, and fully intact. Photographs retain excellent contrast, with no writing, missing pages, or significant foxing. Light shelf wear is consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
A scarce Soviet military history publication documenting the pivotal campaigns of 1942, making it an excellent addition to collections of WWII photography, Eastern Front history, Stalingrad, and Soviet historical books.