This illustrated study tells the story of the Russian mercenary force led by business tycoon Yevgeny Prigozhin, and the mutiny it launched against Putin's government in 2023.
A world-renowned expert offers a focused, illustrated account of how Russian and Ukrainian armour fought during the crucial year of 2022, prior to the arrival of Western tanks.
Explaining and illustrating the immediate background to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, this book investigates the Ukrainian and Russian regular and irregular forces which have been fighting in the Donbas region since 2014.
The colourful, enthralling story of the Russo-Mongol battle of Kulikovo, involving: the killing of a Muscovite prince (only for it to turn out to be a body double) and an unexpected ambush to turn looming defeat into glorious victory.
Featuring full-colour artwork, this study of Russia’s security and paramilitary forces, spearheading operations in Chechnya and elsewhere in the Caucasus, is written by an international authority.
A masterful account of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia’s destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine.
The most authoritative history available in English of the opening move in the Soviet-Afghan War, a textbook success for the Spetsnaz and KGB and the start of a terrible strategic blunder for the USSR.
An up-to-date, illustrated study on the unique and modified vehicles of Russia's legendary Spetsnaz and other elite units, from combat snowmobiles to the world's biggest water-cannon, by Russia expert Mark Galeotti.
An authoritative illustrated analysis of the history of the military Special Forces units of the Soviet Union and Russian Federation.
A full and authoritative history of Russia’s army since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, including Air Assault and Navy ground forces. It will appeal to all students of modern security and defence matters as well as general readers interested in the Russian military.