The Tenuous Balance: Conventional Forces In Central Europe

by James M Garrett

Overview

The instigation for this book was the author’s doubt that the political and military confrontation in Central Europe would remain stable in a serious crisis. Uncertainty of success may deter Soviet risk-taking forty-nine years out of fifty but not in that fiftieth year if Soviet leaders should face an apparent threat to their continued hegemony in

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367296483
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

James M. Garrett is an Associate Professor at California State University, Los Angeles, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface — The Political–Military Balance — Strategy, Operations, Tactics: The Warsaw Pact — Strategy, Operations, Tactics: NATO — Ground Maneuver Forces — Battlefield Mobility and Rear Area Security — Conventional Firepower — Tactical Air Power — Logistics and Reinforcement — Qualitative Factors: Weapons, Personnel, Training — Command and Control — Terrain — The Tenuous Balance — Mathematical Models

Editorial Reviews

An assessment of the conventional forces of the NATO and Warsaw Pact alliances. Garrett analyzes weapons, logistics, training, leadership and morale, as well as the terrain of potential combat areas. He also considers the possible outcomes of conventional war in Europe, including nuclear escalation. Strictly for policy professionals and scholars in the field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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