Roger R. Reese is Professor of History at Texas A&M University, USA. He is the author of numerous books on Russian and Soviet military history, including The Imperial Russian Army in Peace, War, and Revolution, 1856-1917 (2019), Why Stalin’s Soldiers Fought (2011) and Red Commanders: A Social History of the Soviet Officer Corps, 1918-1991 (2005).

Scholarly study of the Russian army’s social history and relationship to civilian society can seem inaccessible to nonspecialist audiences. In Reese’s long-duration analysis and focus on critical historical continuities readers and policymakers seeking to understand Russia’s current ability to wage war on Ukraine will find a thoughtful and effective guide.

• Introduction1. The Perspective of Civilians2. The Soldiers’ Perspective3. The View of the Leadership4. The Expectations of Governing BodiesConclusionBibliographyIndex

Roger R. Reese is Professor of History at Texas A&M University, USA. He is the author of numerous books on Russian and Soviet military history, including The Imperial Russian Army in Peace, War, and Revolution, 1856-1917 (2019), Why Stalin’s Soldiers Fought (2011) and Red Commanders: A Social History of the Soviet Officer Corps, 1918-1991 (2005).

Scholarly study of the Russian army’s social history and relationship to civilian society can seem inaccessible to nonspecialist audiences. In Reese’s long-duration analysis and focus on critical historical continuities readers and policymakers seeking to understand Russia’s current ability to wage war on Ukraine will find a thoughtful and effective guide.

• Introduction1. The Perspective of Civilians2. The Soldiers’ Perspective3. The View of the Leadership4. The Expectations of Governing BodiesConclusionBibliographyIndex

Roger R. Reese is Professor of History at Texas A&M University, USA. He is the author of numerous books on Russian and Soviet military history, including The Imperial Russian Army in Peace, War, and Revolution, 1856-1917 (2019), Why Stalin’s Soldiers Fought (2011) and Red Commanders: A Social History of the Soviet Officer Corps, 1918-1991 (2005).

Scholarly study of the Russian army’s social history and relationship to civilian society can seem inaccessible to nonspecialist audiences. In Reese’s long-duration analysis and focus on critical historical continuities readers and policymakers seeking to understand Russia’s current ability to wage war on Ukraine will find a thoughtful and effective guide.

• Introduction1. The Perspective of Civilians2. The Soldiers’ Perspective3. The View of the Leadership4. The Expectations of Governing BodiesConclusionBibliographyIndex