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Learn about the origins, development and role of the Red Army, the Soviet Union's main military force, from 1917 to 1991. Explore its involvement in civil wars, World War II, Cold War, nuclear arms race and Space Race.
Learn about the history, structure, and equipment of the Soviet Armed Forces, the military of the Russian SFSR and the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991. The article covers the wars, conflicts, and doctrines that shaped the Soviet military during the Cold War and its collapse.
A comprehensive guide to the history of Russian and Soviet military forces and institutions from the Mongol invasions to the present. Includes general overviews, thematic topics, and bibliographic references for further reading.
Explore the intricate nature of Soviet Military Expansion during the Cold War, examining strategic objectives, key incidents, and its lasting impacts on global dynamics.
The Soviet military doctrine, a critical component of the military history of the Cold War, reflects the strategic and ideological underpinnings that shaped the Soviet Union’s defense policies. Understanding this doctrine provides insight into the broader geopolitical tensions of the era.
A comprehensive overview of the literature on Russian and Soviet military history, from the imperial period to the present. Includes general surveys, thematic essays, and archival sources on various aspects of the armed forces.
The military history of the Soviet Union is a complex narrative that spans several decades, highlighting its transformation from a nascent state to a superpower. It shaped global politics and military strategies from the early 20th century until its dissolution in 1991.
The military history of Russia has antecedents involving Kievan Rus' and the Rus' principalities that succeeded it, the Mongol invasion of the early 13th century, Russia's numerous wars against Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Crown of the Kingdom of Poland, Sweden, and Ottoman Empire, Prussia (Seven Years' War), France (especially the Napoleonic Wars ...
A comprehensive overview of the history of the Soviet armed forces from 1917 to 1991, covering the civil war, the Great Patriotic War, the Cold War, and the collapse of the USSR. The book is edited by Robin Higham and Frederick W. Kagan and includes 17 chapters by different authors.
The historical analysis will address the development and function of the Russian military whether in peace or in war, as well as the impact of war and changes in the military upon Russian society and politics.