The Soviet Threat to Europe: Prospects for the 1980's

Abstract

This memorandum examines current Warsaw Pact capabilities in Central Europe, with particular emphasis on force modernization and improvements, doctrine and tactics, and attack scenarios. Pact problems are discussed, including topography, logistics, reliability of allies, and language difficulties. Finally, the author discusses Soviet concerns for the remainder of the decade, concluding that the Soviets will not be able to launch a blitzkrieg against Western Europe which would lead to a quick and decisive victory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1983
Accession Number
ADA128985

Entities

People

  • Otto P. Channey Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Central Europe
  • East Germany
  • Eastern Europe
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Personnel Management
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Western Europe

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design