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Russian Cossacks, the "Rough Riders" of Russia
The Cossacks of the river Don area pay no taxes, but are liable to Russian military service from 18 to 50 and each must furnish his own horse.  They are the best light cavalry in Russia and are excellent scouts and skirmishers.  In personal appearance, the Cossacks are more slender and handsome then the Russians.

 


Russian Infantry on the march through Galicia
The Russian infantry is feared for their close fighting skills with the bayonet, which is made a part of the gun and is not removable.  They are characteristically brave, enduring and fight with a stubborn tenacity which has wrecked the hopes of every army that has invaded Russian territory.

 


The Czar's crack Russian regiment, nicknamed the "Steamroller"
There are 12 regiments of the Grenadier of the Czar's Guard.  this is a formal review in St. Petersburg with the regimental band in the background.

 


Russian infantry in battle against the Germans

 


Russian Armored cars

 


 


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