A Brief History of Russian and Soviet Expansion Toward the South

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Abstract:

This study is a product of the Combat Capabilities Analysis Group (CCCA) and is in response to a USCINCCENT request for a historical study of Russian/Soviet expansion toward the USCENTCOM AOR. The study includes a brief review of Russian (Soviet) expansion to the south since 1700 and reaches the following conclusions: The Russians (Soviets) tend to fight on one front or theater of operations at a time. (This includes a synopsis of Russian/Soviet Wars, 1700 - Present). The Russians (Soviets) tend to expand toward areas offering the least resistance. Also included is a brief analysis of future Soviet objectives along their southern borders based upon historical precedents and an examination of some actions available to the US that may impede or halt Soviet expansion to the south.

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Author Organization(s):
CENTRAL COMMAND MACDILL AFB FL
Funding Organization(s):
CENTRAL COMMAND MACDILL AFB FL, MACDILL AFB , FL
Document Type:
Technical Report/Study/Analysis
Publication Date:
1985 Jun 30
Pagination:
124

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A - Approved For Public Release
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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
national politics, treaties, national security, terrain, eastern europe, intergovernmental organizations, international law, international organizations, united states, ussr, warfare, central asia, governments, law, native americans, war colleges, south asia
Keyword(s):
least resistance, land growth, opportunism, expansion
Subject Categories:
Earth Sciences and Oceanography; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Jul 26
Update Date:
2022 Aug 18