Overview

Marxism-Leninism on War and Army has been published in five Russian language editions beginning in 1957 and ending in 1968. An earlier Russian edition was nominated for the Frunze Prize (1966). The title is listed in the Great Soviet Encyclopedia as a basic reference for the subject of military doctrine. The book discusses doctrine, devotes attention to such problems as military power of states in modern conditions and the revolution in military affairs. A chronology of wars, armed uprisings and military conflicts since the end of the 19th century is appended. The book is identified for the attention of Soviet officers, generals and admirals studying Marxist-Leninist teachings on war and the armed forces in general. It was written by a collective of authors who "are philosophers, historians and teachers at Soviet military education establishments."