Russia's Armed Forces - A Modern Military for 21st Century Warfare?

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Russian armed forces.

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. A history of change in the Russian military
3. The Putin effect
4. The Ground Forces
5. The Airborne and Special Forces
6. The Navy
7. The Air Force
8. Nuclear Capabilities
9. Asymmetric Capabilities
10. Conclusion

About the author

Rod Thornton is Senior Lecturer in the Defence Studies Department of King's College London, working at the UK's Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham.

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Russian armed forces.

Product details

• Authors: Marina Miron, Rod Thornton, Rod (Uk Joint Services Command and Staff Thornton, Rod (UK Joint Services Command and Staff College) Thornton, Thornton Rod
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 31.12.2018, delayed
• EAN: 9780815357827
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-5782-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Cass Military Studies; Cass Military Studies
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), Russia, HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, Politics & government, Warfare & defence, Politics and government, Warfare and defence, HISTORY / Russia / General