ABSTRACT

"No book on the Soviet ground forces has been published in any language, including Russian, for many years. This study is the first comprehensive treatment of this central element in the modern Soviet military structure. The dramatically improved Soviet ground forces are the most powerful and dynamic military arm in the world. Highly flexible and easily deployable, they are considered a strategic force in and of themselves."

chapter Chapter 2|41 pages

The Evolution of the Soviet Ground Forces, 1941 - 1985

chapter Chapter 3|90 pages

Soviet Operational Procedures

chapter Chapter 4|40 pages

Norms

chapter Chapter 5|28 pages

The Air Component

chapter Chapter 6|12 pages

Assessment of the Soviet Ground Forces