In this paper, the author uses basically Soviet sources to examine Soviet military thought regarding NATO's anti-tank defensive capability. He approaches this task from the viewpoint of the Soviet military reader. For the purpose of this paper only two general areas are addressed: (1) ground defensive capabilities and (2) ATGM-armed helicopters. One must remember throughout this paper that the point of view is that of a Soviet, and how he perceives NATO's anti-tank defense. It is the author's conclusion that the Soviets are, in fact, very much concerned with that defense and the possible damage it could do to a Soviet offensive. However while they do fear it -- NATO's anti-tank defense -- the basic characteristics of the Soviet offensive doctrine continues to be the use of tank-heavy forces in the European area. (Author)


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