Download or read book The Offensive written by A. A. Sidorenko and published by . This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Offensive is significant and representative Soviet military writing, translated and published under the auspices of the United States Air Force in 1970. Soviet Party-military spokesmen stipulate that introduction of nuclear weapons into their armed forces brought about "a revolution in military affairs." They further state this "revolution" has caused complete revisions in Soviet military doctrine, strategy and tactics. The study of history shows that in armed conflict victory over the enemy can best be achieved through offensive actions. It is the offensive that assures complete defeat of the enemy and seizure of important objectives and regions. This is the view expressed by Colonel A. A. Sidorenko, Doctor of Military Science and faculty member of the Frunze Military Academy, in The Offensive. His work was listed as recommended reading in "The Soldier?s Bookshelf" section of the annual Calendar of a Soldier. Colonel Sidorenko is a well-known Soviet military spokesman with many credits to his name. Colonel Sidorenko provides the student of military affairs with an enhanced understanding of Soviet military thought.