Authoritative illustrated analysis of the history of the military
Special Forces units of the Soviet Union and Russian Federation. When
the shadowy, notorious Spetsnaz were first formed, they drew on a long
Soviet tradition of elite, behind-the-lines commando forces from World
War II and even earlier. Throughout the 1960s–70s they were
instrumental both in projecting Soviet power in the Third World and in
suppressing resistance within the Warsaw pact. As a powerful, but
mysterious tool of a world superpower, the Spetsnaz have inevitably
become the focus of many 'tall tales' in the West. In this book, a
peerless authority on Russia's military Special Forces debunks several
of these myths, uncovering truths that are often even more remarkable.
Since the chaotic dissolution of the USSR and the two Chechen Wars,
Russian forces have seen increasing modernization, involving them ever
more in power-projection, counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism and
the Spetsnaz have been deployed as a spearhead in virtually all of
these operations. This fully illustrated book packed with details such
as orders-of-battle, equipment and operational doctrine offers a
unique, absorbing guide to the secrets of the Spetsnaz, their most
noteworthy missions and personalities.
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Russia’s Special Forces
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781472807243
Publisert
2020
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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