Soviet Perceptions of War and Peace Author:Graham D. Vernon This book, published in 1985, discusses the current U.S.A. Military beliefs about the Soviet Union and its understanding on War and Peace. The purpose of this was to determine what may or may not prompt a war between the U.S.A. and the Soviet Union. The following is an excerpt from the introduction: — "This book focuses on Soviet political and mi... more »litary imperatives and the mechanisms-ideological, political, and military-the Soviets have evolved for promoting their global interests and security needs. It does not purport to be inclusive, but deals with many of the Salient features of Soviet views of political and military issues bearing on war and peace."« less