(Weapons and Equipment of the Warsaw Pact)
by Russell Phillips (Author)
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-calibre guns.
Artillery of the Warsaw Pact provides a
compelling and detailed account of the artillery used by Warsaw Pact
countries and the important role it played during this period of
suspicion, tension and unease. The powerful weapons created at this time
had the potential to destroy significant enemy resources, posing a very
real threat to NATO forces.
This book will allow you to gain an
insight into the way in which artillery was used by the Soviet Union and
other Warsaw Pact nations. Read about mortars ranging from light 50mm
weapons to enormous 240mm breech-loaded versions capable of destroying
fortified buildings from a distance.
Artillery of the Warsaw Pact
also looks at the widespread use of towed guns as well as the growth in
popularity of self-propelled guns. The book also details how Second
World War weapons like multiple rocket launchers continued to play a key
part in the Cold War hostilities, alongside newly-developed artillery,
including tactical ballistic missiles which Khrushchev viewed as a
critical part of his response to the threat posed by the United States.