A "realistic portrait of the Soviet Union's military capabilities and the threat they constitute to the Free World will assist all Americans, our friends, and our allies to appreciate the tremendous size and scope of the security challenges before us. We must not be overawed by Soviet military capabilities though they are formidable indeed. Rather, we must strengthen our resolve to preserve our freedoms and our national security." -- From the preface.

"This publication has been written and produced by the Department of Defense, United States of America" --Page 4 of cover. Includes index.