Coalition Warfare: Soviet Concepts and Experiences

Abstract

The author discusses coalition warfare from the Soviet perspective. First, the general Soviet concepts of coalition warfare, particularly those of Sokolovskiy, are discussed. Second, the author provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the Soviet experience in combined operations with their Eastern European allies during World War II. The experiences gained in World War II are the foundation for current Soviet concepts. Third, the Warsaw Pact is presented as a Soviet instrument for the conduct of coalition warfare in Europe. The lessons of Warsaw Pact combined exercises have further refined Soviet concepts of coalition warfare. Fourth, based on evidence presented in this paper, the author summarizes how the Soviets might organize and conduct a coalition war in Europe. Finally, the author concludes that US and NATO planners must consider the Warsaw Pact as a military coalition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1980
Accession Number
ADA098469

Entities

People

  • Michael P. Peters

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Defense
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Units
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Defense Systems
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Military Art
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.