Description
Book SynopsisAn illustrated study of both the combat vehicles of Russia''s legendary Spetsnaz special forces and the whole range of unique and modified vehicles that Russia''s elite units use, from combat snowmobiles to the world''s biggest water-cannon.Elite forces need elite vehicles. As Vladimir Putin has devoted effort and funds into modernising Russia's armed forces and turning them into an instrument geared not just for defending the Motherland but also projecting power beyond its borders, Russia has seen a growing emphasis on special and specialist forces. Traditionally, the elite Spetsnaz commandos had to make do with regular vehicles or civilian-based technicals', not least to conceal their presence (or, indeed, very existence). Now, increasingly at the forefront of Russian power projection, the Spetsnaz are acquiring more capable, versatile vehicles, such as the paratroopers' BTR-D personnel carrier, and also experimenting with exotic, specialist new acquisitions, such as the Chabo
Table of ContentsIntroduction The
Spetsnaz: Whatever They Need The Airborne Troops: By Air and Land The Naval Infantry: Finding Their Sea Legs Specialized Forces: War and Peacekeeping Security Forces: Hurricanes And Punishers Prospects For The Future Further Reading Index
