| ID | 148388 |
| Title Proper | River flotillas in support of defensive ground operations |
| Other Title Information | the Soviet experience |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Grau, Lester W |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the history of warfare, ground and naval forces frequently have to cooperate. There are usually problems putting these two forces together since their missions, equipment, training, communications and mutual unfamiliarity get in the way. These problems are common during transport of ground force equipment and personnel aboard naval vessels, exacerbated during amphibious landings and assaults and very difficult when operating together along major rivers. This article analyzes the Soviet history of defensive river flotilla combat during the first period of the Great Patriotic War (World War II against Germany). It outlines missions, the operational environment, lessons learned, the command and control problems experienced between naval and ground forces and the challenges of conducting such operations. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol. 29, No.1; Jan-Mar 2016:p.73-98 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol: 29 No 1 |
| Key Words | River Flotillas ; Defensive Ground Operations ; Rssia ; Soviet Experience |