The Soviet Armed Forces, 1918-1992
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The Soviet Armed Forces, 1918-1992 by Ljubica Erickson
In a compact guide to essential sources, this bibliography covers the Soviet armed forces from the birth of the Red Army and the origins of the Soviet military system to the demise of the Soviet Union. The authors have selected over 1,400 titles that accommodate both wider interests and those of the specialist. Taking accessibility into account, they have provided a wealth of information on sources available in the West. The bibliography opens with a section on reference sources and the imperial antecedents to the Soviet system. Part Two includes chapters on the Revolution and Civil War, the period from 1922-1940, and the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. In the concluding section, the authors cover the postwar period. The final chapter, Breakthrough Books, includes those works that have radically influenced the perception and discussion of Soviet military affairs.JOHN ERICKSON is Professor Emeritus and Director of Defense Studies at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of The Soviet High Command, 1918-1941.
LJUBICA ERICKSON has worked with John Erickson over many years, researching, editing, and translating Russian materials on Russian and Soviet military history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313290718 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313290717 |
| Title | The Soviet Armed Forces, 1918-1992 |
| Author | Ljubica Erickson |
| Series | Research Guides In Military Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 1996-02-06 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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