Soviet Perceptions of NATO's Anti-Tank Defense.

Abstract

In this paper, the author uses basically Soviet sources to examine Soviet military thought regarding NATO's anti-tank defensive capability. He approaches this task from the viewpoint of the Soviet military reader. For the purpose of this paper only two general areas are addressed: (1) ground defensive capabilities and (2) ATGM-armed helicopters. One must remember throughout this paper that the point of view is that of a Soviet, and how he perceives NATO's anti-tank defense. It is the author's conclusion that the Soviets are, in fact, very much concerned with that defense and the possible damage it could do to a Soviet offensive. However while they do fear it -- NATO's anti-tank defense -- the basic characteristics of the Soviet offensive doctrine continues to be the use of tank-heavy forces in the European area. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA114730

Entities

People

  • John B. Woods

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Mines
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Artillery
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Combat Operations
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Helicopters
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles
  • Nato Forces
  • Tanks (Combat Vehicles)
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies