The Soviet Navy: Strengths and Liabilities

by Susan M Watson, Calland Carnes, Bruce W Watson, et al.

Book Overview

Since Admiral Sergei G. Gorshkov was appointed to the office of commander in chief of the Soviet Navy in 1956, the Soviet Union has made a massive investment in naval construction, training, and operations. As a result, the Soviet Navy has grown from a coastal defense force to one of the world's two strongest navies. This book offers a detailed assessment of every major aspect of the Soviet Navy, from fleet structure and training facilities to command...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 036731150X
• ISBN13: 9780367311506
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 350 Pages