{"product_id":"the-great-bear-at-war-the-russian-and-soviet-army-1917present-9781472836533","title":"The Great Bear at War: The Russian and Soviet Army  1917Present","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe complete and illustrated history of Russias armed forces from the Russian Revolution until the present day  covering both their involvement in pivotal historical events and in current controversial conflicts.  From the chaos of the civil war to the political maneuvering of the Cold War  Russias armed forces have shaped the future not only of Russia but of countless other countries around the globe. The Great Bear at War: The Russian and Soviet Army  1917Present explores the development and struggles of Soviet and Russian armed forces across the numerous conflicts which mark its history. It charts the great historical events that have defined the Red\/Russian Army  especially World War II and the Cold War  but also the post-communist insurgencies and wars in which the Russian military has redeveloped its outlook and mission. The post-Soviet development of the Russian military into a modern force is explored in detail  including its controversial campaigns in Chechnya (19992009) and Georgia (2008). Sewn into the narrative are details about the equipment  uniforms  training  service conditions  and weaponry of the Soviet\/Russian soldiers  bringing personal experience and technological context to the broader history. At a time when the world is closely focused upon Russian military behavior  The Great Bear at War is both timely and fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651940835381,"sku":"ByrdShop_1472836537","price":50.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781472836533.jpg?v=1781846456","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-great-bear-at-war-the-russian-and-soviet-army-1917present-9781472836533","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}