In a scenario just before the second world war, how might the Soviet Union later develop a more effective military than they possessed OTL over the course of the cold war?
How might this force look in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s?
What changes might effect the air-forces, Navies, and armies and other assets. How might all these forces be equipped?
I am interested in the best forces possible that would meet all or most of the Soviet Unions objectives, defense, deterrence, and power projection requirements, if they remain the same as OTL.
Finally, How would NATO and other cold war adversaries respond?