[Andy Fletcher]

I have just received my copy and I have to say I'm impressed. I've only skimmed through it so far but it's lavishly illustrated with maps, diagrams, profiles and photos and there are extensive claims and loss appendices.

As I say I haven't read it properly yet but the book has the look and feel of quality both in terms of printing and contents (extensively researched from Soviet archives).

Some of the photos are faded but I think that is because of the condition of the original photos not a lack of print quality and in no way detracts from the book as far as I'm concerned.

I can't wait to start reading it properly and look forward to future VVS unit histories by Vlad and Igor

Best Regards

Andy Fletcher