Weapons Effects in Cities. Volume 1

Abstract

The primary study objectives are: (a)to determine whether there are significant deficiencies in the information available for evaluating the city fighting effectiveness of standard U.S. ground force weapons, and (b)where physical testing could address such deficiencies, to develop the nature of the tests needed. The study analyzes combat experience since WWII to determine the major combat functions and weapon uses in city fighting. Existing U.S. weapons capabilities and the available supporting effectiveness data are examined. Findings related to the study objectives, as well as additional insights obtained, are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADB001990

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Blast
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Gunfire
  • Indirect Fire
  • Mortar Ammunition
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Projectiles
  • Propelling Charges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design