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Russian Security and Paramilitary Forces since 1991 (Paperback) Loot Price: R390
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Russian Security and Paramilitary Forces since 1991 (Paperback): Mark Galeotti

Russian Security and Paramilitary Forces since 1991 (Paperback)

Mark Galeotti; Illustrated by Johnny Shumate

Series: Elite

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A detailed illustrated study of Putin's shadowy security and paramilitary armed forces. While the size of Russia's regular forces has shrunk recently, its security and paramilitary elements have become increasingly powerful. Under the Putin regime they have proliferated and importantly seem set to remain Russia's most active armed agencies for the immediate future. In parallel, within the murky world where government and private interests intersect, a number of paramilitary 'private armies' operate almost as vigilantes, with government toleration or approval. This book offers a succinct overview of the official, semi-official and unofficial agencies that pursue Russian government and quasi-government objectives by armed means, from the 200,000-strong Interior Troops, through Police and other independent departmental forces, down to private security firms. Featuring rare photographs, and detailed colour plates of uniforms, insignia and equipment, this study by a renowned authority explores the Putin regime's shadowy special-forces apparatus, active in an array of counter-terrorist and counter-mafia wars since 1991.

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Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Elite
Release date: August 2013
First published: August 2013
Authors: Mark Galeotti
Illustrators: Johnny Shumate (Illustrator)
Dimensions: 248 x 185 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 978-1-78096-105-7
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > European history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Land forces & warfare > General
Books > History > European history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
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LSN: 1-78096-105-7
Barcode: 9781780961057

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