This survey reveals the facts of the superpowers' situation and places it in an historical perspective which dates back to the foundation of the New Army under Trotsky. It gives an account of how the military exercises power and influence throughout Soviet society and helps form policies in the world. It contains information about Soviet military hardware, nuclear and non-nuclear and the author gives his insight into the minds of the men operating the Soviet military.
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This survey reveals the facts of the superpowers' situation and places it in an historical perspective which dates back to the foundation of the New Army under Trotsky. It gives an account of how the military exercises power and influence throughout Soviet society and helps form policies in the world. It contains information about Soviet military hardware, nuclear and non-nuclear and the author gives his insight into the minds of the men operating the Soviet military.
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New in d/w, may have slight shelfwear. History & Development of Warfare-General May have slight shelfwear. The History of the Soviet Armed Forces, from the revolution in 1917 to the era of Gorbachev, just prior to the fall of the Soviet Union. Their desertion from the Tsar created the world's first communist state, leading to the purges of the thirties and the great battles of WW11 when they defeated Nazi Germany. Post war adventures included Cuba, the crushing of the Hungarian uprising in 1956, the ousting of Dubcek's liberal regime in the Prague Spring of 1968, and the great Soviet misadventure in Afghanistan. UL-XXXXXX. xx + 468pp, 44 photos.
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1989. Hutchinson. First. Book: Near Fine. Dj: VG. 9.5x6.5. 468pp. Illustrated with several b/w photographs and maps. A history of the Soviet Armed Forces from 1912 to the present. The modern Soviet Army is the most powerful enterprise on earth. The most authoritative general study on Soviet strength, Brian Moynahan reveals the status of this military colossus, its hardware, the ethos of its officers and men, its strategy and ambitions and its clouded relations with Gorbachev. The wealth of present detail is set in the compulsive sweep of its history.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9780091652104.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 0091652103.
