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When East and West survived on a knife-edge between peace and war, both sides were busy preparing themselves for military action. But, what exactly would NATO's troops have faced if the Cold War had suddenly turned hot?
This eBook box set contains the first three books of the Weapons and Equipment of the Warsaw Pact series: Tanks and Combat Vehicles of the Warsaw Pact, Combat Engineering Equipment of the Warsaw Pact, and Artillery of the Warsaw Pact....
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The ability to advance rapidly over sometimes, difficult terrain was a key part of the Warsaw Pact's strategy. The Eastern European nations, which formed this historic alliance wanted to be able to move quickly and effectively, so they didn't give their enemies an advantage.
The vital tools, which helped the Warsaw Pact overcome the challenges it faced included a whole range of combat engineering equipment. This book is a factual reference of the...
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The Cold War never heated up, but if it had, the Soviet Union was ready. This reference work details 73 major Soviet war machines, from the 2P26 "Baby Carriage" - a deceptively light, Jeep-like vehicle mounting four anti-tank missiles - to the T-80U main battle tank with its advanced armour and electronic countermeasures.
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Considered to be, "the god of modern war" by the Soviet army, artillery played a vital role in the Cold War period.
The armies of the Warsaw Pact made artillery a cornerstone of their military strategies. And, the importance they placed on this type of weaponry saw them use their technology and expertise to develop a wide range of munitions including mortars, rocket launchers, missiles and large-caliber guns.
Artillery of the Warsaw Pact provides...
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