Spetsnaz: Russia's Special Forces - Couverture souple

Galeotti, Mark

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1472807227 ISBN 13 : 9781472807229

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

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 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 book offers a unique, absorbing guide to the secrets of the Spetsnaz, their most noteworthy missions and personalities, but is also packed with details such as orders-of-battle, equipment and operational doctrine.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

“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 and character. Their uniforms, equipment and weapons are detailed in depth. Galeotti shows how the Spetsnaz are the cornerstone of a new Russian way of war that stresses deception, surprise and speed, ensuring that they will maintain their elite status for the foreseeable future." --Toy Soldier & Model Figure magazine

Biographie de l'auteur

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. The author lives in New York, NY.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472807227
• ISBN 13: 9781472807229
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Illustrateur: Shumate Johnny