Routledge series on Soviet military theory and practice ;
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-256) and index.
1. Definitions -- 2. Combat missions and functions -- 3. Offensive use -- 4. The meeting engagement -- 5. Defensive use -- 6. Evolution of the forward detachment through 1945 -- 7. The post-war years : 1946-1985 -- 8. Conclusions.