In the years between the Russian Revolution of 1917 and World War II, the Soviet Army underwent dramatic changes in conscription, organization and effectiveness. The Russian Army in World War I had been lacking in leadership and drive, but was transformed by the Soviets into a force to be reckoned with, as evidenced by its crucial victory at Stalingrad. Enhanced by color plates, illustrations and photographs, this book traces the development of the Soviet Army from its Tsarist heritage, through the tumultuous years of the Red Army, to its full modernization in 1957.
- ISBN10 0882541668
- ISBN13 9780882541662
- Publish Date 1 October 1973 (first published 15 June 1972)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 October 2014
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Hippocrene Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 40
- Language English