A Military History of Russia

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Focusing on Russia's military history, the book addresses the often-overlooked aspects of its past, challenging Western narratives of military superiority. It explores Russia's struggle with perceived backwardness and the resulting militarization within society, while providing detailed operational and tactical insights. By integrating military history with broader Russian historical themes and comparing them to European developments, it debunks simplistic views of Russian military performance, highlighting both defensive and offensive successes throughout history.