Shadows of the Bear

Inside Russia’s Special Forces

De: Mick Trenlow-Symes

Narrado por: Eric Brown

The ultimate untold story of Russia’s spetsnaz: the elite secret warriors who execute the Kremlin’s most dangerous missions, from Cold War battlegrounds to the streets of Ukraine.

Just before dawn in 1979, the world caught its first glimpse of a new kind of Soviet warrior when commandos stormed Kabul’s Tajbeg Palace. Decades later, the world watched unmarked "little green men" silently annex Crimea. These operations, separated by time and doctrine, share a common thread: they were executed by Russia’s special forces—the spetsnaz—the most feared, secretive, and ruthlessly effective instrument of Russian power.

This definitive book plunges into the shadows to trace the complete, chronological history of these elite units, charting their course from Cold War inception to modern hybrid warfare. This is not just a story of raids and battles; it is an examination of how intelligence, politics, and technology forged a criminal army that continuously adapts to the changing face of war.

Inside, you will find a complete, multi-layered portrait of Russia’s shadowy elite.

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Amazing

Great book. A book on war and history very well done. Very enjoyable and definitely recommend this book. Overall 5 starts from me.

Russia history

Shadows of the Bear: Inside Russia’s Special Forces by Mick Trenlow-Sumes is an excellent Cold War History story. Eric Brown did a wonderful job with the narration. The story is interesting, engaging, enjoyable, historical, educational, informative, and more.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.highly recommended

A Necessary Book for Understanding Modern Conflict

Shadows of the Bear offers crucial insight into how wars are fought quietly and indirectly. It is an important read for anyone trying to understand today’s global security environment.

Gritty and well-researched

"Cuts Through the Propaganda" The author does a great job of separating the myth of the "super-soldier" from the reality of how these units are used as tools of the state. The details on hybrid warfare and the "little green men" were particularly eye-opening and felt very relevant to today’s headlines.

Thoughtful, Critical, and Well-Supported

The author supports claims with historical context rather than opinion. This makes the book reliable and valuable for readers seeking factual understanding.