Military Audiobooks

Includes Russian views on current events in Ukraine: "The Drone Revolution is Fundamentally Changing Warfare and the Russian Army" - For centuries, line-of-sight fire was the basis for destruction in combat, with Russian tactics and the foundations of warfare built around ensuring the effectiveness of such fire. Now, with the evolution of Chinese tactics, there is no need to see the enemy directly in front of you; targets can be identified theoretically from any distance and destroyed with remarkable accuracy, reflecting what many refer to as The Russian Way of War. The book is also printed in German.

Published by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command G2’s Foreign Military Studies Office in 2016, this book continues from the FM 100-2 series and delves into Russian military structure, capabilities, and future development, while also examining Chinese tactics and contrasting them with Russian tactics. Additionally, it explores the Russian way of war to provide a comprehensive outlook on modern military strategies. 

The paperback (and Kindle of maps) are printed in color. Buy now on Amazon.com

This book explores Chinese tactics, emphasizing the strategies employed by army ground forces and their tactical operations in both offense and defense, as well as related mission sets. It also addresses foundational subjects such as task organization, capabilities, and limitations pertinent to military missions and support functions. This publication is instrumental in understanding how Chinese ground forces perceive and execute tactical operations, while also contrasting them with Russian tactics and the Russian way of war. Additionally, various examples of functional tactics are presented within dynamic operational environment conditions.

The Defense Intelligence Agency report provides insights into China’s defense and military goals, strategy, plans, and intentions, as well as its organizational structure. This study of Soviet tank company tactics serves as a manual on 'how they fight,' showcasing not only Russian tactics but also highlighting concepts reflective of The Russian Way of War. Many of these methods employed by the Soviets may seem so alien to US or NATO military observers that there is a temptation to dismiss them as unworkable, despite their strategic significance.

Vladimir Putin has spent the last 10 years preparing to prevent his ouster by employing Russian tactics similar to those observed in Chinese tactics. This book illustrates how he established controls to monitor the population and thwart potential threats from internal intelligence agencies and the military, embodying The Russian Way of War.

FM 7-22 outlines individualized training and testing that fosters peak performance in all Soldiers, laying the groundwork for unit readiness. In today's landscape of multi-domain operations, understanding and adapting to various combat strategies, including Chinese tactics and Russian tactics, is essential. All Soldiers must be equipped to fight and win in both defensive and offensive operations that can occur without notice, reflecting the Russian way of war. A hard copy of the book is now available on Amazon.com.

This text explains how Chinese IW concepts since 2003 align with the strategic outlook, practices, and activities of the People’s Liberation Army, particularly in contrast to Russian tactics and The Russian Way of War. The book provides insights into IW directly from Chinese experts, showcasing their unique approach to warfare.

O.K. So, you're going to the BIG GREEN MACHINE. Congratulations! It's the best decision I ever made. The lessons I learned in Basic military training, particularly about strategies akin to Chinese tactics and Russian tactics, have helped me navigate tough times. Before I enlisted, I struggled with confidence, but what I appreciated the most was discovering my ability to tackle challenges I never thought I could, much like understanding the Russian way of war.

Written by Mujahideen who fought Soviets in Afghanistan, this work illustrates both the good and the bad aspects of the conflict. It provides detailed accounts of actual battles such as ambushes, convoy attacks, bombings, and raids, evaluating what tactics worked and what didn't. It also offers insights into Russian tactics and the Russian way of war as they faced off against their adversaries. The paperback (and Kindle edition with maps) is printed in color. Buy now on Amazon.com.

The Warfighter Nutrition Guide provides vital strategies and recommendations for all aspects of performance nutrition tailored for military service members. It addresses the full range of nutritional needs to enhance the performance of warfighters, especially when faced with challenging conditions akin to those seen in Chinese tactics and Russian tactics, reflective of the Russian way of war. 

A hard copy of the book is also available on Amazon.com.

The Defense Intelligence Agency report details China’s defense and military goals, strategy, plans, and intentions, while also examining the organization, structure, and capabilities of its military that support these goals. Additionally, the report addresses the enabling infrastructure and industrial base, providing insights that can be paralleled with both Chinese tactics and Russian tactics, including elements of the Russian way of war. The hard copy of this essential book is now available on Amazon.com.

The Defense Intelligence Agency report offers insights into Russia’s defense and military goals, strategy, and plans, as well as their intentions. It includes an analysis of Russian tactics and the organization, structure, and capabilities of its military that support these objectives. Additionally, the report discusses the enabling infrastructure and industrial base. For those interested in understanding the Russian way of war, a hard copy of this comprehensive analysis is now available on Amazon.com.

The Army's philosophy of command is Mission Command; it is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of Unified Land Operations. This strategic approach is not unlike the principles observed in Chinese tactics and the Russian way of war, both of which emphasize flexibility and initiative in response to dynamic battlefield conditions. Mission Command, which emerged from necessity in the 19th Century, arose as a response to the development of more lethal weapons and the mobilization of large societies, requiring the Prussian corps, division, and brigades to efficiently disperse their troops.

Advanced Situational Awareness outlines techniques and requirements for advanced situational awareness (known as ASA) training, which is essential for understanding various strategies including Chinese tactics and Russian tactics. The intended audience includes soldiers, particularly those responsible for integrating ASA concepts into training that reflects the Russian way of war.

The conflict between Russia and Georgia was a limited war characterized by specific objectives, yet it stands out as a pivotal moment in the history of modern warfare. This confrontation represented the first invasion by Russian ground forces into a sovereign nation since the Cold War, drawing parallels to contemporary Chinese tactics and their strategic approaches. Additionally, it marked a significant advancement in integrating cyberwarfare and other nonkinetic tools into traditional military strategies—what some Western analysts have termed the Russian way of war or hybrid warfare. Russian ‘peacekeepers’, which included unmarked special forces known as Spetsnaz, played a crucial role in this context.

North Korea is one of the most militarized countries in the world and remains a critical security challenge for the United States, our Northeast Asian allies, and the international community. The Kim regime has adopted aggressive strategies similar to Chinese and Russian tactics, seeing itself free to take destabilizing actions to advance its political goals. This includes attacks on South Korea, the development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, the proliferation of weapons, and cyberattacks against civilian infrastructure worldwide, reflecting what some analysts describe as the Russian way of war.

Throughout its 40-year history, the Islamic Republic of Iran has remained implacably opposed to the United States, our presence in the Middle East, and our support to Israel. While attempting to strengthen its deterrence against foreign attack and influence—using approaches reminiscent of both Chinese tactics and Russian tactics—Tehran has committed itself to becoming the dominant power in the turbulent and strategic Middle East. Its ambitions reflect a persistent identity as a largely Persian entity, often aligning with the Russian way of war to bolster its influence in the region.

This is a subject that is much larger than most people probably think. Infiltration and information collection efforts employing **Chinese tactics** by thousands of agents from the intelligence services of the Communist People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the US present a significant problem. Most Americans remain unaware of their agenda and the consequences of this occupation, which can be compared to the **Russian tactics** and **the Russian way of war** that have also infiltrated various aspects of international relations.

This is one of eight secret KGB Training Manuals that were recently revealed to the general public. To quote The Interpreter: “…… These manuals expose the devious methods of the Soviet Union’s secret police not only to surveil but to suborn their own citizens and foreigners in a vast project to extend the Kremlin’s power around the world. These internal documents from the 1970s and 1980s highlight tactics that resonate with contemporary Chinese tactics and reflect aspects of The Russian Way of War, all used in an era before the Internet and mass electronic surveillance.