1980
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The Soviet Army, one of the largest and most powerful in the world, is still somewhat of a mystery in the West. Until now, our understanding of the workings of this huge and complicated military force was based solely on impressionistic evidence gleaned from diplomats and defectors, the often unreliable analyses of the Russian press, and technical data supplied by the Soviets themselves. Now, a comprehensive pictures of the basic workings of the Soviet Army is available in THE NEW RED AN ATTITUDINAL PORTRAIT OF THE SOVIET SOLDIER. This is the first study of the Red Army to be based on concrete empirical data. Richard A. Gabriel conducted extensive surveys of recent emigres from the Soviet Union, men who served in the Russian Army at various times over a forty-year period from World War II to 1979. Gabriel’s findings provide a fascinating picture of Soviet military life. THE NEW RED LEGIONS profiles Soviet soldiers of every new conscripts, NCOs and officers. It analyzes their leadership qualities, combat ability and relations with other ranks. Every aspect of daily army life – food, pay, housing, leaves, and furloughs – is discussed. The morale, fighting spirit and the combat effectiveness of the army as a whole is also considered. Never before has this kind of in-depth survey been made of the army of a communist nation. The implications of this book will be important not just to military experts, but also to political scientists, sociologists, and anyone else interested in life inside the Soviet Union.
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