issued 2014 as part of the History of the First World War with a military equipment theme
this stamp shows the Brusilov Breakthrough (also known as Offensive) a high point for the Imperial Russian Army. A part of Western Ukraine was liberated in 1916 during the four month offensive, but at a cost of 1,600,000 casualties, it was also one of the most lethal battles in world history.
4 comments:
I like the combination of map and photo which puts it into context. Its a terrifying amount of casualties.
I didn't expect to be able to find any weapons - but I did.
A fearsome weapon. And stiil they 'fight' over the Ukraine.
An impressive stamp, and a sad loss of life.
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