Echoes Of War: Researching Soviet Military Decorations, By Paul J. Schmitt

Soviet · 06-13-2006, 05:09 PM

It looks like Paul's book is now out for sale! :)

http://www.historicalresearch.com/books.html

Nota Bene · 06-13-2006, 06:07 PM

Yeap! My congratulations to Paul!! I will order mine ASAP.

Alexei

new world · 06-13-2006, 08:14 PM

Excellent!

Do we have more stats about the book?

Is this a hardcover? How many pages?

What are the chapters?

William

Doug · 06-14-2006, 12:53 AM

I had the fortunate opportunity to review some of the proof pages a couple of months ago. Needless to say, it is as good as you would expect from the guys who put out the big red book. Not only is there a large array of citations, maps, and photos, there are also lists of serial numbers of the various numbered orders and medals giving the award dates and other salient information. Having this data will be a lot of help in deciding which of those Red Stars you have been holding on to might have the best chance of coming back with an interesting citation. If this edition demonstrates that there is widespread interest in the topic, they are planning to come out with future editions. Needless to say, I hope this first edition sells well so that there will be others in the future. An excellent companion to The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals. Congratulations to Paul Schmitt for an excellent effort that will go a long way toward advancing the hobby and furthering the knowledge of this period in history.

All the best,

Doug

slava1stclass · 06-14-2006, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug

Not only is there a large array of citations, maps, and photos, there are also lists of serial numbers of the various numbered orders and medals giving the award dates and other salient information.

All the best,

Doug

To all:

Given this, I'm certain it's worth every penny of its $75.00 cover price.

Regards,

slava1stclass

Riley1965 · 06-14-2006, 12:46 PM

This book will be worth every penny and then some.:thumbsup :thumbsup I'll order my copy!!

Best,
Doc

Soviet · 06-14-2006, 03:26 PM

Me, I want a signed version! :)

***desantnik*** · 06-15-2006, 07:46 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone and a big thank you for everyone that contributed to it. I trust you won't be disappointed. Get your stuff ready for the next volume.

For the last three weeks I've been running around central Asia and don't know when this will end (I've been told at least through the summer). Gerd, empty your mailbox and maybe you'll get a reply from me - I tried three times.
Take care,
PJS

latinmajorac · 06-15-2006, 01:49 PM

looks like a good first reference book to me. will it be available in normal book shops? (borders, darnes and nobel etc) or do i have to order the book through the website? or might paul be signing a certain number of books for sale throught he website hm? anyways, thanks for bringing this to my (our) attention!

roy · 06-16-2006, 02:24 PM

I've just sent off payment for a copy of Paul's book this morning, and I'm really excited to have a look at it! One can never have enough reference books, in fact, I'm going to have to make a seperate "Soviet" shelf for my books on Soviet militaria.

06-14-2006, 12:46 PM	#6
Riley1965 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 612	Echoes Of War: Researching Soviet Military Decorations, By Paul J. Schmitt This book will be worth every penny and then some.:thumbsup :thumbsup I'll order my copy!! Best, Doc

06-14-2006, 03:26 PM	#7
Soviet Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montréal Age: 43 Posts: 356	Me, I want a signed version! :) __________________ На Берлин!

06-15-2006, 01:49 PM	#9
latinmajorac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Bloomfield MI Age: 36 Posts: 146	looks like a good first reference book to me. will it be available in normal book shops? (borders, darnes and nobel etc) or do i have to order the book through the website? or might paul be signing a certain number of books for sale throught he website hm? anyways, thanks for bringing this to my (our) attention! __________________ Money for College $0 Money for text books $0 Money for Food $0 Somehow finding money for my next medal purchase? Priceless starving college kid: will do calculus for Medals Newly promoted to the Deputy Kapusta Commander position

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Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Yeap! My congratulations to Paul!! I will order mine ASAP. Alexei

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new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	Excellent! Do we have more stats about the book? Is this a hardcover? How many pages? What are the chapters? William

06-14-2006, 12:53 AM	#4
Doug Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	I had the fortunate opportunity to review some of the proof pages a couple of months ago. Needless to say, it is as good as you would expect from the guys who put out the big red book. Not only is there a large array of citations, maps, and photos, there are also lists of serial numbers of the various numbered orders and medals giving the award dates and other salient information. Having this data will be a lot of help in deciding which of those Red Stars you have been holding on to might have the best chance of coming back with an interesting citation. If this edition demonstrates that there is widespread interest in the topic, they are planning to come out with future editions. Needless to say, I hope this first edition sells well so that there will be others in the future. An excellent companion to The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals. Congratulations to Paul Schmitt for an excellent effort that will go a long way toward advancing the hobby and furthering the knowledge of this period in history. All the best, Doug

06-15-2006, 07:46 AM	#8
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,341	Thanks for the compliments everyone and a big thank you for everyone that contributed to it. I trust you won't be disappointed. Get your stuff ready for the next volume. For the last three weeks I've been running around central Asia and don't know when this will end (I've been told at least through the summer). Gerd, empty your mailbox and maybe you'll get a reply from me - I tried three times. Take care, PJS

06-16-2006, 02:24 PM	#10
roy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Benton, Tennessee Age: 51 Posts: 99	I've just sent off payment for a copy of Paul's book this morning, and I'm really excited to have a look at it! One can never have enough reference books, in fact, I'm going to have to make a seperate "Soviet" shelf for my books on Soviet militaria.

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