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Modern Russian Army 1992-2016, The

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 20th Century - Post World War II

MSRP old price: $20.00


Product Info

Title
Modern Russian Army 1992-2016, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Mark Galeotti
Publish Year
2017
Pages
64
Dimensions
6.75x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147655158
MFG. Part #
OSPELI217
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI217

Description

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's army has undergone a turbulent transformation, from the scattered left-overs of the old Soviet military, through a period of shocking decay and demoralization, to the disciplined force and sophisticated 'hybrid war' doctrine that enabled Vladimir Putin to seize Crimea virtually overnight in 2014.

Using rare photographs and full colour images of the army in action, profiles of army leaders and defence ministers, as well as orders of battle and details of their equipment and dress, this is a vivid account of the army's troubled history and of its current character, capabilities and status.

Written by an internationally respected author with remarkable access to Russian-language sources and veterans, this study is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the growing power of Russia's military.