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Soviet Airborne Forces 1930-91
Taschenbuch von David Campbell
Sprache: Englisch

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Established in 1932, the Vozdushno-desantnye voyska ('air-landing forces', or VDV) of the Red Army led the way in airborne doctrine and practice. Though they were initially handicapped by a lack of infrastructure, due in part to a turbulent political climate in the 1930s, they still conducted major drops during World War II, including at the Dnepr River in September 1943.

After the war ended, the VDV became independent of the Air Force and were elevated to the role of strategic asset. The newly rebuilt divisions were now organized and trained to conduct deep insertions behind enemy lines, attacking command-and-control facilities, lines of communication, and key infrastructure targets such as nuclear power plants. This training came into play in numerous Cold War confrontations, including Soviet operations in Hungary (1956) and Czechoslovakia (1968). During the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979-89), the VDV proved to be the most formidable of the Mujahideen's opponents, with the development of the air assault concept - the transport, insertion and support of air-landed troops by helicopter rather than parachute.

This title explores the development of the VDV from their conception in 1930 to their role in the Cold War and in the later invasion of Afghanistan. Supported by contemporary photography and specially commissioned artwork of uniforms and battlescenes, this title is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the history of airborne forces in the Soviet period.
Established in 1932, the Vozdushno-desantnye voyska ('air-landing forces', or VDV) of the Red Army led the way in airborne doctrine and practice. Though they were initially handicapped by a lack of infrastructure, due in part to a turbulent political climate in the 1930s, they still conducted major drops during World War II, including at the Dnepr River in September 1943.

After the war ended, the VDV became independent of the Air Force and were elevated to the role of strategic asset. The newly rebuilt divisions were now organized and trained to conduct deep insertions behind enemy lines, attacking command-and-control facilities, lines of communication, and key infrastructure targets such as nuclear power plants. This training came into play in numerous Cold War confrontations, including Soviet operations in Hungary (1956) and Czechoslovakia (1968). During the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979-89), the VDV proved to be the most formidable of the Mujahideen's opponents, with the development of the air assault concept - the transport, insertion and support of air-landed troops by helicopter rather than parachute.

This title explores the development of the VDV from their conception in 1930 to their role in the Cold War and in the later invasion of Afghanistan. Supported by contemporary photography and specially commissioned artwork of uniforms and battlescenes, this title is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the history of airborne forces in the Soviet period.
Über den Autor
David Campbell, illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Zusammenfassung
The title publishes in advance of the 90th anniversary of the VDV's founding in August 2020.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Chronology
Early Years of the VDV
The VDV Goes to War
The VDV in the Cold War
The VDV in Afghanistan
Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781472839589
ISBN-10: 1472839587
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Campbell, David
Illustrator: Shumate, Johnny
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de
Maße: 246 x 186 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: David Campbell
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.02.2020
Gewicht: 0,219 kg
Artikel-ID: 116008686
Über den Autor
David Campbell, illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Zusammenfassung
The title publishes in advance of the 90th anniversary of the VDV's founding in August 2020.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Chronology
Early Years of the VDV
The VDV Goes to War
The VDV in the Cold War
The VDV in Afghanistan
Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781472839589
ISBN-10: 1472839587
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Campbell, David
Illustrator: Shumate, Johnny
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de
Maße: 246 x 186 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: David Campbell
Erscheinungsdatum: 20.02.2020
Gewicht: 0,219 kg
Artikel-ID: 116008686
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