The History of Soviet Airborne Forces

The History of Soviet Airborne Forces
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 468
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ISBN-10 : 0714641200
ISBN-13 : 9780714641201
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Book Synopsis The History of Soviet Airborne Forces by : David M. Glantz

Download or read book The History of Soviet Airborne Forces written by David M. Glantz and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1994 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historical record of the development and use of airborne forces has hitherto been blurred by neglect, secrecy and misinformation. This book uncovers the truth and sets the record straight. Using newly released and formerly classified Soviet archival sources and German sources never before seen in the West, the work provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the performance of Soviet airborne forces in peace and war.


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