Capabilities and Limitations of the Soviet Army to Conduct Night Attacks
Abstract
The author analyzes the capability of the Soviet Army to conduct an offensive at night, and describes the Soviet experience during World War Ii, current doctrine, and recurring problems in Soviet battalion and company training exercises. The author maintains that training deficiencies and the emphasis on careful planning and preparation are factors which seriously limit the ability of the Soviets to conduct night offensives in which complete divisions are committed on a sustained basis. He concludes that round-the-clock offensive operations by complete divisions are unlikely and proposes a more probable concept in which division second echelon units conduct the majority of night attacks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA066233
Entities
People
- James A. Fenlon