A Comparative Analysis of River Crossing Operations in the Twentieth Century

Abstract

An analysis of German, Russian and US river crossing operations in WW II to include organization, equipment, tactics, planning considerations and results. Based on this analysis, current US doctrine and capabilities are reviewed and conclusions drawn.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 22, 1982
Accession Number
ADA116159

Entities

People

  • Dennis K. Culp

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Army Personnel
  • Bridges
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Construction Equipment
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Police
  • New York
  • River Crossings
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies