Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Hello,
does anyone know what type of uniforms and equipment (ammo pouches etc) were used by the army during this period?
I would assume Russian uniforms used and German/ Russian equipment.
I haven't found any photos.
Pat.
does anyone know what type of uniforms and equipment (ammo pouches etc) were used by the army during this period?
I would assume Russian uniforms used and German/ Russian equipment.
I haven't found any photos.
Pat.
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
I presume you mean the Ukrainian National Republic. As its members were ex-Austrian nationals (Galicia), and initially supported by Austria, I presume it used Austrian uniforms and equipment. There may have been some equipment coming from Poland, their later ally. The part of the Red Army would have used Russian equipment.
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Thanks for replying Henryk,
i did mean the Eastern republic, i'm not too sure but i think they had Russian uniforms or khaki tunic plus peaked cap.
Pat.
i did mean the Eastern republic, i'm not too sure but i think they had Russian uniforms or khaki tunic plus peaked cap.
Pat.
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
UNR uniforms:
Hetman period:
Navy:
Naval infantry:
Directory:
Airforce:
Armor:
Hetman period:
Navy:
Naval infantry:
Directory:
Airforce:
Armor:
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Ukrainian Galician Army (army of Western Ukrainian Peoples Republic)
Ukrainian legion in the Austrian forces:
Ukrainian Galician Army:
Field chaplain and pilot:
Pilot:
Ukrainian legion in the Austrian forces:
Ukrainian Galician Army:
Field chaplain and pilot:
Pilot:
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Thank you, Askold, for posting these impressive pictures. They show an astounding advancement in infrastructure considering the short life of the Ukrainian National Republic, and related entities. Not only an Army, but also Air Force and Navy.
One question, what is the "Hetman Period" referred to?
One question, what is the "Hetman Period" referred to?
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Very impressive information, thanks Askold,
What catch my attention were the long kindjals. Were they longer than the ones from Caucasus, or are Ukrainians shorter
With best regards
Arto
What catch my attention were the long kindjals. Were they longer than the ones from Caucasus, or are Ukrainians shorter
With best regards
Arto
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Early Sitch Riflemen:
Sitch Stormtruper:
Cap badges:
Sitch Stormtruper:
Cap badges:
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
UNR even had two tanks ordered from France The Hetmanate Period refers short lived monarchy that lasted for about a year:henryk wrote:Thank you, Askold, for posting these impressive pictures. They show an astounding advancement in infrastructure considering the short life of the Ukrainian National Republic, and related entities. Not only an Army, but also Air Force and Navy.
One question, what is the "Hetman Period" referred to?
On 29 April 1918, a coup d'etat toppled the Ukrainian People's Republic and Skoropadsky became Hetman (leader) of the Ukrainian State (Ukrayinska Derzhava). The same day he was chrismated by bishop Nykodym in Saint Sophia Cathedral as the Hetman of Ukraine.
The coup d'état had been sanctioned by the Imperial German Army, which in the spring of 1918 had occupied Kiev and other parts of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Republic was intent upon repelling an invasion by the Bolshevik Red Army. In return, the Republican government pledged food stocks, which were to be expropriated from the peasants. The German General Staff was dissatisfied with the inefficiency and incompetence of the Republican government, which repeatedly failed to deliver the supplies on time.
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Despite these criticisms, by contrast with the earlier socialist Rada, his government was given credit for having created an effective administrative organization, established diplomatic ties with many countries, concluded a peace treaty with Soviet Russia, and built many schools and universities, including the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
In November 1918 Skoropadsky was removed from power in an uprising led by the social democrat Symon Petliura and the withdrawal of German forces from Kiev. The uprising nominally restored the Ukrainian People's Republic, but power was vested in a Directoria, a provisional government of five directors chaired by Volodymyr Vynnychenko. Skoropadsky abdicated on December 14, 1918 and fled to Berlin.
Standart of the Hetman of Ukraine, Don Host and Kuban Host
Hetman Standart on Land
Hetman Standart as Fleet Admiral
Hetmans Representatives in Crimea, Kuban and Orient
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
- The kindjal was called "bebut" and used since 1907 in Russian army by police, machine gunners ect. Very often it replaced the pilot daggers.Arto O wrote:Very impressive information, thanks Askold,
What catch my attention were the long kindjals. Were they longer than the ones from Caucasus, or are Ukrainians shorter
With best regards
Arto
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Askold, thank you for your response.
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
No problems!henryk wrote:Askold, thank you for your response.
UNR Airforce
Early 1918 emblem:
Rondel:
Naval Rondel:
The largest plane in UNR airfleet (if I am not mistaking, one of the largest in WWI) Zeppelin Staaken R-XIV:
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Smaller planes
Farman F.XXX
Gotha GL-VII
Fokker:
Pilots
Collar tab emblems
Farman F.XXX
Gotha GL-VII
Fokker:
Pilots
Collar tab emblems
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Ukrainian Galician Army of Western Ukrainian Republic (ZUNR) also had its airforce:
Roundel:
LVG CV:
Planes from former Russian Imperial Army which in 1918 formed 2nd Volynian Air Corps
Pilots
In 1920 number of Ukrainian pilots fought together with the Polish forces in the Polish-Bolshevik war. Special markings were used on Ukrainian planes:
Former enemies and new allies - Ukrainian and Polish pilots:
Roundel:
LVG CV:
Planes from former Russian Imperial Army which in 1918 formed 2nd Volynian Air Corps
Pilots
In 1920 number of Ukrainian pilots fought together with the Polish forces in the Polish-Bolshevik war. Special markings were used on Ukrainian planes:
Former enemies and new allies - Ukrainian and Polish pilots:
Re: Ukrainian peoples republic army1917-21
Hello,
thanks for posting those interesting photos and illustrations,
regards
Pat.
thanks for posting those interesting photos and illustrations,
regards
Pat.