Synopsis "The Russian Ground Forces, 1992-Present"
Behind every modern army stands a complex system of soldiers, weapons, doctrine, command and logistics. Understanding how that system survives reform, confronts war and adapts under pressure reveals the true character of military power.The Russian Ground Forces, 1992-Present takes readers through more than three decades of Russian military transformation, from the dissolution of the Soviet Union to the wars in Chechnya, Georgia and Ukraine. It reveals how Russia inherited an immense military establishment, struggled to rebuild its capabilities and repeatedly reshaped its land forces in response to operational experience.Written in Kian O'Sullivan's authoritative and accessible style, this illustrated military history connects the evolution of Russian soldiers, armoured formations, artillery, command systems and military doctrine with the campaigns that tested them. Each chapter develops a deeper understanding of how Russia generates, organises, equips and sustains its ground forces.Inside this volume, you will discover: From Soviet inheritance to military reform: The collapse of 1990s readiness, professionalisation, contract soldiers and the transformation of Russian military organisation.The campaigns that shaped the army: Chechnya, Georgia, Crimea, Donbas and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, examined through command decisions, battlefield performance and institutional consequences.The machinery of Russian land warfare: Tanks, mechanised infantry, battalion tactical groups, artillery, air defence, logistics and the systems that turn equipment into combat capability.The changing battlefield: Mobilisation, drones, electronic warfare, fortifications, military production and the adaptations emerging from prolonged high-intensity conflict.Combining military history, organisational analysis and modern battlefield technology, this volume offers a substantial portrait of one of the world's most consequential land forces.Part of the Contemporary Armies series, it is an essential addition for readers of modern military history, Russian history, defence studies and contemporary land warfare. Read more
