The Claws of the Bear: History of the Soviet Armed Forces from 1917 to the Present

by Brian Moynahan (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1989

  $3.60

  This survey reveals the facts of the superpowers' situation and places it in an historical perspective which dates back to the foundation of the New Army under Trotsky. It gives an account of how the military exercises power and influence throughout Soviet society and helps form policies in the world. It contains information about Soviet military hardware , nuclear and non-nuclear and the author gives his insight into the minds of the men operating the Soviet military. Brian Moynahan is the European Editor of the Sunday Times .