The European Political Environment and NATO Maritime Strategy: The Future Role of Naval Forces in the Forward Defense of Western Europe. Volume 2.
Abstract
Until recently NATO planning focused on the balance of air-land forces on the Central Front. It was assumed that NATO maritime forces would be used almost exclusively to defend transatlantic SLOCs and protect the flanks. Navies have received more attention of late, for although sea power alone cannot win a war in Europe, a war cannot be won without it. This vol. 2 covers U.S. Naval Forces and NATO Planning, NATO Strategy and Extended Deterrence: The Changing Role of Sea-Based Forces, The Rules of Engagement Issue, No-Early-First-Use and NATO Strategy: Some Observations About the Tomahawk Controversy, The Land-Attack, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile and its Implications (For A Central Europe NATO Scenario), Horizontal Escalation and NATO Strategy: A Conceptual Overview.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA159285
Entities
People
- J. E. Dougherty
- R. J. Hanks