The Soviet Invasion of Manchuria, 1945. An Analysis of the Element of Surprise.

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Abstract:

The study analyzes the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in August 1945 emphasizing the role played by the element of surprise. The analysis shows how the Soviets applied surprise against the Japanese at the strategic, operational and tactical levels, how the character of the element of surprise varied from echelon to echelon and how the outcome of the campaign reflected the results of surprise.

Author(s):
Eaton, Harmon L.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS FORT LEAVENWORTH
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0196

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2.4.2_Evaluation; JCA_2.4.5_Product Generation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.4.3_Interpretation; JCA_2.4.4_Prediction; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_2.4_Analysis Prediction and Production
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
MILITARY OPERATIONS, MILITARY FORCES (FOREIGN), USSR, WARFARE, MILITARY DOCTRINE, THESES, JAPAN, HISTORY, MILITARY TACTICS
Keyword(s):
Manchurian campaign
Report Date:
1976 Jun 11
Creation Date:
2019 Jul 03