The Soviet Operational-Level Commander: Assessing the Role of Personality in the Conduct of Operational Art

Abstract

Several military publications, including FM 100-5 Operations and FM 34-3 Intelligence Analysis, have identified the importance of knowing the opposing commander's style and idiosyncrasies. Despite this emphasis, experience shows that we know rather little about current Soviet operational commanders. The purpose of this monograph is to evaluate the leadership traits, professional skills, and abilities of these commanders by analyzing their careers, their education, and their published works. Their performance will be measured against that of three Soviet marshals during World War II and a list of attributes associated with history's successful operational commanders. Keywords: Soviet operational commanders; Theaters of military operations (TVD); Groups of forces; Military districts; Biographies; Leadership; Generalship. (KT)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215582

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  • James P. Mault

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  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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