The Soviet-Afghan War: How a Superpower Fought and Lost by The Russian General S

Description: The Soviet-Afghan War by The Russian General Staff, Lester W. Grau, Michael A. Gress The war in Afghanistan (1979-1989) has been called ""the Soviet Unions Vietnam War"", a conflict that pitted Soviet regulars against a relentless, Afghan guerilla force. In this work, the Russian general staff takes a close critical look at the Soviet militarys performance in that war. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This document provides a case study on how yet another modern mechanized army imprudently relied upon the false promise of technology to defeat a determined guerilla foe. The Red Army had fought their war to a military draw but that was not enough to stave off political defeat at home. Author Biography Lester W. Grau, a Vietnam War veteran and retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, is an analyst for the Foreign Military Studies Office at the Armys Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth. He is also the editor and translator of The Bear Went Over the Mountain: Soviet Combat Tactics in Afghanistan and The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War. Michael A. Gress is a native of Siberia and a former soldier in the motorized rifle forces of the Soviet Army. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Foreword, Theodore C. Mataxis, Brigadier General (Retired) Editors Preface Acknowledgments General Staff Introduction 1. Phases and Course of the Conflict 2. Organization, Armament, and Training of the Limited Contingent of Soviet Forces and Government of Afghanistan Armed Forces -Organization and Equipment of Soviet Forces -Training of Soviet Forces -Organization and Training of the Armed Forces of the DRA 3. Organization, Armament, and Tactics of the Mujahideen 4. Operational Art 5. Combined Arms Tactics -Raids -Cordons and Searches -Ambushes -Marches and Convoy Escorts 6. Combat Arms Branch Tactics -Artillery -Armored Forces -Airborne and Air Assault Forces -Army Aviation 7. Combat Support -Reconnaissance -Security -Engineer Support -Chemical Support 8. Combat Service Support -Technical Support -Ammunition Support -Logistics Support -Post Exchange, Housing, and Pay -Medical Support 9. Conclusion -Tactics -Technology -Morale Appendix 1: 40th Army Order of Battle Appendix 2: Soviet Artillery Planning Notes Glossary Key to Map Symbols About the Editors Index Review A formidable contribution to our understanding of this war.""- War in History;""Includes numerous evaluations and comments by the editors that are just as valuable as the Russian text. . . . Reading [this book] may help us avoid the costly mistakes made by the Soviets.""- Marine Corps Gazette;""If one is interested in the nuts and bolts of Russian military approaches to counter-guerrilla warfare, it would be hard to find a better analysis.""- Journal of Military History Quarterly Review;""Indispensable to students of military tactics, as well as area specialists, as its lessons continue to be pertinent to conflict in Central Asia.""- Naval War College Review;""This superb translation will generate widespread and unprecedented interest in the subject. Offering a candid view of a war that played a significant role in the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, this book presents analysis absolutely vital to Western policymakers, as well as to political, diplomatic, and military historians, and anyone interested in Russian and Soviet history. It also provides insights regarding current and future Russian struggles in ethnic conflicts both at and within their borders, struggles that could potentially destroy the Russian Federation.""- David M. Glantz, coauthor of The Battle of Kursk;""Provides a treasure trove of information and analysis.""- William E. Odom, author of The Collapse of the Soviet Military and On Internal War;""This superb translation will generate widespread and unprecedented interest in the subject. Offering a candid view of a war that played a significant role in the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, this book presents analysis absolutely vital to Western policymakers, as well as to political, diplomatic, and military historians, and anyone interested in Russian and Soviet history. It also provides insights regarding current and future Russian struggles in ethnic conflicts both at and within their borders, struggles that could potentially destroy the Russian Federation.""- David M. Glantz, coauthor of The Battle of Kursk;""Provides a treasure trove of information and analysis.""- William E. Odom, author of The Collapse of the Soviet Military and On Internal War Review Quote "This superb translation will generate widespread and unprecedented interest in the subject. Offering a candid view of a war that played a significant role in the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, this book presents analysis absolutely vital to Western policymakers, as well as to political, diplomatic, and military historians, and anyone interested in Russian and Soviet history. It also provides insights regarding current and future Russian struggles in ethnic conflicts both at and within their borders, struggles that could potentially destroy the Russian Federation."David M. Glantz , coauthor of The Battle of Kursk "Provides a treasure trove of information and analysis."William E. Odom , author of The Collapse of the Soviet Military and On Internal War New Feature List of Illustrations Foreword, Theodore C. Mataxis, Brigadier General (Retired) Editors Preface Acknowledgments General Staff Introduction 1. Phases and Course of the Conflict 2. Organization, Armament, and Training of the Limited Contingent of Soviet Forces and Government of Afghanistan Armed Forces -Organization and Equipment of Soviet Forces -Training of Soviet Forces -Organization and Training of the Armed Forces of the DRA 3. Organization, Armament, and Tactics of the Mujahideen 4. Operational Art 5. Combined Arms Tactics -Raids -Cordons and Searches -Ambushes -Marches and Convoy Escorts 6. Combat Arms Branch Tactics -Artillery -Armored Forces -Airborne and Air Assault Forces -Army Aviation 7. Combat Support -Reconnaissance -Security -Engineer Support -Chemical Support 8. Combat Service Support -Technical Support -Ammunition Support -Logistics Support -Post Exchange, Housing, and Pay -Medical Support 9. Conclusion -Tactics -Technology -Morale Appendix 1: 40th Army Order of Battle Appendix 2: Soviet Artillery Planning Notes Glossary Key to Map Symbols About the Editors Index Details ISBN070061186X Short Title SOVIET-AFGHAN WAR Pages 364 Publisher University Press of Kansas Language English Translator Michael A. Gress ISBN-10 070061186X ISBN-13 9780700611867 Media Book Format Paperback Series Modern War Studies Imprint University Press of Kansas Subtitle How a Superpower Fought and Lost Place of Publication Kansas Country of Publication United States Translated from Russian Edition 1st Author Michael A. Gress Edited by Michael A. Gress Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780700611867 AU Release Date 2002-02-05 NZ Release Date 2002-02-05 UK Release Date 2002-02-28 Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-02-28 DEWEY 958.1045 Illustrations 32 maps, 19photos Audience Tertiary & Higher Education US Release Date 2002-02-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8388280;

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