Weapons and Tactics of the Soviet Army

Weapons and Tactics of the Soviet Army

The first-ever fully comprehensive guide to the doctrine, organization, weaponry, and tactics of the Soviet Union. Author David Isby looks behind the awesome totals of manpower and weaponry to arrive at an estimate of the true effectiveness of the world's mightiest offensive organizations of the past. Insightful & informative, a well-reserached and equally well-wriiten illustrated study. This is a serious study with author Isby discussing the weaponry and offering some surprising insights such as: THE FRONT ARMOUR OF THE T-64 AND T-72 MAIN BATTLE TANKS WERE INVULNERABLE TO THE WEST'S PRINCIPAL ANTI-TANK MISSILES, WHILE IN EXERCISES U.S. ARMY FORMATIONS HAVE BEEN BEATEN BY UNITS USING SOVIET COMBINED-ARMS TACTICS. A fascinating, book and a must-read for anyone interested in military history/weaponry.
Country USA
Brand Janes Information Group
Manufacturer Janes Information Group
Binding Hardcover
EANs 9780710603524
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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