This publication, a complete revision of DA Pam 30-50-2, 15 May 1954, deals with the armies of the seven Satellite nations of eastern Europe. While each is treated in a separate chapter, extensive material applicable to most or all of them is contained in Chapter 1, Introduction. For a full understanding of any one army, therefore, the reader is advised to consult Chapter 1 as well as the country chapter. Further details on Soviet tactical doctrine, organization, training, and equipment—all of which have been adopted in varying degrees by the Satellites—are presented in DA Pam 30-50-1, Handbook on the Soviet Army, 31 July 1958. The term "army" as used in this pamphlet refers to the ground forces of the regular military establishment.
DesignationDA PAM 30-50-2
EditionJan 1960
StatusSuperseded
Pages181
FunctionRecon Intel
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)