A Conventional Retaliatory Offensive In Europe: New Strategy or Mere Diversion? An Analysis

Abstract

The credibility of our current military strategy, flexible response, is increasingly questioned by a wide range of strategists who propose a variety of alternatives. Samuel P. Huntington's proposal for a conventional retaliatory offensive "strategy" for Europe is but one of these alternatives. 1 The task in this paper is to analyze Mr. Huntington's "strategy" using an established framework consisting of seven analytical elements: context, threat, objectives, assumptions, operational concepts, capabilities, and costs/risks. The reader of this analysis is presumed to have full knowledge of the details of Huntington's proposal and its content will not be reiterated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 28, 1988
Accession Number
ADA436588

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  • Dennis R. Dewalt

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  • National War College

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