Russia's Wars in Chechnya - 1994-2009

Informationen zum Autor Mark Galeotti Klappentext Written by a leading expert on modern Russia, this is an illustrated introduction to the bitter campaigns in Chechnya. In this new edition of his popular 2014 work, Mark Galeotti traces the progress of the wars in Chechnya, from the initial Russian advance through to urban battles such as Grozny, and the prolonged guerrilla warfare in the mountainous regions. Bringing the book up to date, including a revised introduction and new content on the Kadyrovtsy 's role in Russia's other conflicts, Galeotti assesses how the wars have torn apart the fabric of Chechen society and their impact on Russia itself. Featuring full-colour maps and 50 new images, and drawing upon a wide range of sources, this succinct account explains the origins, history and consequences of Russia's wars in Chechnya, shedding new light on the history - and prospects - of the troubled region. Vorwort Written by a leading expert on modern Russia, this is an illustrated introduction to the bitter campaigns in Chechnya. Zusammenfassung Written by a leading expert on modern Russia, this is an illustrated introduction to the bitter campaigns in Chechnya. In this new edition of his popular 2014 work, Mark Galeotti traces the progress of the wars in Chechnya, from the initial Russian advance through to urban battles such as Grozny, and the prolonged guerrilla warfare in the mountainous regions. Bringing the book up to date, including a revised introduction and new content on the Kadyrovtsy 's role in Russia's other conflicts, Galeotti assesses how the wars have torn apart the fabric of Chechen society and their impact on Russia itself.Featuring full-colour maps and 50 new images, and drawing upon a wide range of sources, this succinct account explains the origins, history and consequences of Russia's wars in Chechnya, shedding new light on the history - and prospects - of the troubled region. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chronology Background to war Warring sides The fighting Portrait of a soldier The world around war Portrait of a civilian How the war ended Conclusion and consequences Further reading ...

Product details

• Authors: Mark Galeotti, Galeotti Mark
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.01.2024
• EAN: 9781472858221
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-5822-1
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Essential Histories
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Contemporary history (1945 to 1989); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Russia, HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century, Terrorism, armed struggle, HISTORY / Russia & the Former Soviet Union, c 2000 to c 2010, c 2000 to c 2009, Battles & campaigns, c 1990 to c 2000, c 1990 to c 1999, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Specific wars and campaigns, Irregular or guerrilla forces & warfare, Irregular or guerrilla forces and warfare, Battles and campaigns, Chechen Republic (Chechnya), Chechnya, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General