A Brief History of Russian and Soviet Expansion Toward the South

Abstract

This study is a product of the Combat Capabilities Analysis Group (CCCA) and is in response to a USCINCCENT request for a historical study of Russian/Soviet expansion toward the USCENTCOM AOR. The study includes a brief review of Russian (Soviet) expansion to the south since 1700 and reaches the following conclusions: The Russians (Soviets) tend to fight on one front or theater of operations at a time. (This includes a synopsis of Russian/Soviet Wars, 1700 - Present). The Russians (Soviets) tend to expand toward areas offering the least resistance. Also included is a brief analysis of future Soviet objectives along their southern borders based upon historical precedents and an examination of some actions available to the US that may impede or halt Soviet expansion to the south.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1985
Accession Number
AD1174981

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  • United States Central Command

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central Asia
  • Eastern Europe
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Native Americans
  • South Asia
  • Terrain
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Economics
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  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.