Report by Marshal Viktor Kulikov on the State of the United Armed Forces30 Jan 1978 |
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Description:
In this document, Soviet Marshal and Warsaw Pact Supreme Commander Viktor Kulikov reports on the state of the United Armed Forces during a period when the alliance was taking steps to counter what it perceived to be a shift in the military balance in NATO's favor. He places particular emphasis on combat-readiness and modernization of all weapons systems. Due to the deterioration of détente in the late 1970s over a variety of issues, from the SALT process to conflicts in developing countries, the Kremlin's response was to increase military preparedness and intensify planning for the possibility of war in Europe. This report is an indication that such preparations had begun as early as January 1978.
Collection: A Cardboard Castle?
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Document Type:
Report Language of Original Document: Russian Number of Pages: 16 Cold War Period: 1970s Persons: Kulikov, Gierek |
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Document Source: Modern Records Archives (AAN), Warsaw Call Number: KC PZPR, XIA/589 Document Companion: Document No. 82 |
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