PUTIN'S WARS: From Chechnya to Ukraine

Examines Putin's resurrection of Russian military power and expansion to include a range of new capabilities, including mercenaries and operatives waging a relentless information war against Western powers. Offers a strategic overview of the Russian military and the successes and failures on the battlefield -- from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. Includes anecdotes of military life, personal snapshots of conflicts, and an extraordinary collection of first-hand accounts from serving and retired Russian officers. Contains 8-page plate section in color.