There can be no doubt that this represents an impressive contribution to the study of Soviet military doctrine: intelligent, learned, comprehensive and convincing. The Slavonic Review
Colonel Glantz, a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and the University of North Carolina, is an artillery officer who has taught at a variety of army schools. He is currently Director of Research at the US Army Soviet Army Studies Office. His published works include studies on Soviet intelligence and deception, detailed analysis of Soviet military operations, and numerous articles on other Soviet military themes.