The Red Army Today, Louis B. Elly

THE RED ARMY TODAY offers an accurate and detailed description of the Soviet military machine as compiled from authentic sources by an Army officer versed in the field of military intelligence. It presents detailed information on the organization, equipment, and tactics of all branches of the Soviet Army (by far the largest standing army in the world). The reader will learn how the Red Army soldier eats, sleeps, thinks, and fights, what equipment he uses, how he uses it, and (of even greater importance) what may be expected from him in a future conflict

This book contains no reflections on the political, economic, or geographical aspects of the U.S.S.R., but is a down-to-earth presentation of the men and units of the Red Army, based in most cases on actual interviews with former members of the Red Army who have managed to escape from behind the Iron Curtain. The graphic descriptions and the many historical examples offer a keen insight into the workings of the minds of Red Army soldiers and officers. The roles of political officers and their influence on operations are discussed. The basis of the superiority of the Soviet tank, artillery fire direction, use of radios, methods of observation, infantry-tank coordination, and hundreds of other details are examined. Detailed comparisons are made in organization, equipment, and combat effectiveness of Red Army units with those of Western armies.

Everybody from the military ''Regular'' to the arm-chair strategist will want to read and refer to this book in order better to understand the force which today comprises the number one threat to world peace.

Author: Colonel Louis B. Elly, U.S. Army

Publisher: Military Service Publishing

Description: 284 pages, Hardback, 215 Χ 140 mm.

Book condition: VERY GOOD+

Dust jacket condition: GOOD

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