Cold War reading list, Part 2

Another indispensable title for a Cold War bookshelf is US Army field manual FM 100-2-3:

It was reissued periodically between 1946 and 1991 (and possibly beyond that, but that was after my time in the Army). It is an outstanding guide to Soviet military tactics, weapons, and vehicles. A definite "must have".

As you can see, mine is the 1991 edition. Given my timeframe of interest, I would much rather have the 1977 or the 1984 edition. Anyone want to trade? Mine's in pretty good shape!

Beginning a Cold War reading list

I've decided to begin doing occasional posts on books to include in a well-stocked Cold War library. 

I recently received "The Soviet-East German Miltary Alliance" by Douglas A. Macgregor (Cambridge UP, 1989) in the mail. Although it is available electronically on GoogleBooks, I find that I still prefer an actual, physical book. 

If you have any interest in East Germany during the Cold War, I highly recommend this work to you. MacGregor explores the relationship between the Soviet Union and East Germany, from the emergence of the Communist German state in 1949 as a separate country to the state's end in 1990, as well as East Germany's transformation from merely a puppet state to the Soviet Union's militarily most reliable ally (the staunchest ideological ally throughout the Cold War was undoubtedly Bulgaria).

If you prefer a "hard copy" (a 21st Century phrase meaning "real book") as I do, they're easily found at a very good price. Mine is in excellent condition and it cost me $9.50 and that included postage! I encourage you to invest a couple of dollars. 

What's on your Cold War reading list?