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)
Soviet Perceptions of NATO's Anti-Tank Defense
1981
29 pages
Report
No indication
English
Military Sciences , Military doctrine , Military strategy , Antitank warfare , Military forces(Foreign) , USSR , Threat evaluation , Military force levels , Deployment , Military tactics , Defense systems , Attack helicopters , Infantry , NATO , Warsaw Pact countries , Military planning , Perception(Psychology) , Western Europe , Theater level operations , Tactical warfare , Tanks(Combat Vehicles)
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