{"product_id":"2026100009303-secondhand-the-soviet-war-machine-the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-the-strategy-tactics-and-weapons-of","title":"The Soviet War Machine: The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of The Strategy, Tactics And Weapons Of","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear with damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the height of the Cold War, when the spectre of Soviet military dominance loomed over every strategic calculus in the West, The Soviet War Machine stands as a definitive and authoritative account of the armed forces that shaped the most dangerous era in modern history. This illustrated encyclopedia presents an exhaustive chronicle of the USSR's military doctrine, detailing the strategy, tactics, and weapons systems that underpinned Soviet power — from ground forces and naval fleets to air power and nuclear arsenals — all rendered with precise, expert commentary by Air Vice-Marshal Stewart Menaul, one of Britain's most distinguished military strategists.\n\nRichly illustrated and meticulously researched, the volume instructs readers on the inner workings of a superpower's war machine, arguing implicitly that understanding the adversary is the first imperative of national security. Menaul's authoritative voice and insider perspective lend the text a tone that is both analytical and urgent, making it an indispensable reference for military historians, Cold War scholars, and enthusiasts of geopolitical strategy alike. Decades after its publication, this encyclopedia remains a compelling window into a world defined by ideological rivalry and the ever-present threat of global conflict — a reminder that the machinery of war is always more complex than it first appears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269337063643,"sku":"2026100009303-SECONDHAND","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/dda426ae-2b9e-4354-9c0c-10bef8d51e9e.png?v=1788998397","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009303-secondhand-the-soviet-war-machine-the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-the-strategy-tactics-and-weapons-of","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}