Russia at War: From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Beyond
Timothy C. Dowling, "Russia at War: From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Beyond"
English | ISBN: 1598849476 | 2014 | 1120 pages | PDF | 17 MB
English | ISBN: 1598849476 | 2014 | 1120 pages | PDF | 17 MB
This easy-to-use reference explores the people and events that shaped Russian military history―and impacted Europe, Asia, and the world―over the past eight centuries.
• Helps readers understand the sociopolitical history of Russia and how it continues to exert a major influence in international affairs
• Showcases the complex role conflict has played in Russia throughout its history
• Includes an introductory essay that discusses how warfare in Russia has progressed over the centuries
• Offers entries on wars, battles, organizations, leaders, armies, weapons, and other aspects of war and military life
• Provides a ready reference for readers with little or no prior knowledge of Russian history