In this book, Bukkvoll presents the first in-depth history of the Soviet, and, later, Russian special operations forces from their establishment until today. He focuses on three broad topics: Soviet and later Russian thinking on the use of special operations forces; the process of constructing these forces; and the use of these forces in combat.Publisher: University Press of KansasAuthor(s): Tor BukkvollIllustration(s): tableNumber of pages: 328Collection: Modern War StudiesPublication date: 2024Dimensions: 238 x 163 x 28Cover type: Hardback