Churchill's Soft-Underbelly Approach onto the European Continent - A missed Opportunity

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Abstract:

This paper analyzes Winston Churchills World War II proposal to enter the continent of Europe via the Balkans, the soft-underbelly. It considers the failure of the United States to have a National Policy or grand strategy in place upon which to weigh such proposals. The American, British and Russian perspectives are then reviewed, conclusion drawn and suggestions made for a future strategy in Europe.

Author(s):
Lawton, John P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Study project
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA170152
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY STRATEGY, EASTERN EUROPE, MILITARY PLANNING, MILITARY OPERATIONS, HISTORY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
WORLD WAR 2, CHURCHILL WINSTON, INVASION
Report Date:
1986 May 12