ARMY 7. It is unlikely that the Soviet Army of 1956 will be similar, in nature, to that of 1946, namely one that is founded on very large numbers. Elements of the Army will probably be designed for the following tasks:(a) To overrun large areas rapidly. (b) To provide static garrisons in overrun territories. (c) To hold down unreliable satellite countries. (d) To carry out seaborne landings. (e) To carry out airborne landings. Equipment 8. It is an avowed object of the Soviet leaders, at the present time, to bring the standard of equipment throughout the Soviet Army up to that of their best equipped divisions as they were at the end of hostilities.
- Collection ID
- CAB81
- Conflict
- Cold War
- Countries
- Austria Bulgaria Germany Great Britain Hungary Poland Romania Russia Soviet Union
- Document Reference
- CAB 81/134/23
- Document Types
- Report
- File Reference
- CAB 81/134
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab81.0134.023
- Keywords
- Assessing Enemy Strength Military Strength Manpower Soviet Army Mobilisation Soviet Air Force Soviet Navy Soviet Satellite States Military Organisation Equipment Air Power Military Dispositions Weapons Production Scientific Research Technology Naval Strength Warships Submarines Personnel
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Chiefs of Staff Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee
- Pages
- 5
- Persons Discussed
- Thomas Elmhirst William Hayter Gerald Templer
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Military Intelligence
