The Soviet High Command, 1967-1989: Personalities and Politics

by Dale R. Herspring

Book Overview

The recent transformations in the USSR are nowhere more evident than in the Soviet military. Top-level military officers have been relieved of their positions, Gorbachev has warned of lean times for the military, the symbolic role of the armed forces has been downgraded, and the concept of "military sufficiency" points to major modifications in Soviet force structure. Contrary to some who see Gorbachev as a Sir Galahad out to slay the evil military...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691023182
• ISBN13: 9780691023182
• Release Date: February 1990
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"