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Spetsnaz: Russia´s Special Forces
Mark Galeotti
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Description for Spetsnaz: Russia´s Special Forces
Paperback. Offers the secrets of the Spetsnaz, their missions and personalities. This book is also packed with details such as orders-of-battle, equipment and operational doctrine. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJD; HBLW; HBLX; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 184 x 7. Weight in Grams: 214.
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. Now, since ... Read more
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. Now, since ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Elite
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472807229
SKU
V9781472807229
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About Mark Galeotti
Professor Mark Galeotti, formerly senior lecturer in international history at Keele University, is Clinical Professor of Global Affairs, New York University. He is a former Foreign Office adviser on Russian security affairs, and for 15 years (1991-2006) wrote a monthly column on this for Jane's Intelligence Review. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, ... Read more
Reviews for Spetsnaz: Russia´s Special Forces
Spetsnaz: Russia's Special Forces chronicles everything from their origins to recent headlines. The Spetsialnogo naznacheniya (Special Designation) troops have carved out a reputation for ruthless efficiency, proficiency and ferocity. However, the Spetsnaz seem to be rather misunderstood and to some extent even mythologized. Mark Galeotti, an internationally recognized expert, traces their history while outlining the evolution of their organization, missions ... Read more