The great bear at war : the Russian and Soviet army, 1917-present
McNab, Chris, 1970-2019
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Exploring the development and struggles of Soviet and Russian armed forces across the numerous conflicts which mark its history, this title charts the great historical events that have defined the Red/Russian Army, especially WWII and the Cold War, but also the post-communist insurgencies and wars in which the Russian military has redeveloped its outlook and mission. The post-Soviet development of the Russian military into a modern force is explored in detail, including its controversial campaigns in Chechnya (1999-2009), Georgia (2008), and Ukraine (from 2014). Sewn into the narrative are details about the equipment, uniforms, training, service conditions and weaponry of the Soviet/Russian soldiers, bringing personal experience and technological context to the broader history.
Main title:
The great bear at war : the Russian and Soviet army, 1917-present / Chris McNab ; foreword by Mark Galeotti.
Author:
McNab, Chris, 1970-, author
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2019.
Collation:
384 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781472836533 (hbk)
Dewey class:
355.00947
LC class:
DK54
Local class:
355.009
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2561953