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VI. MILITARY CAPABILITIES IN THE EVENT OF WAR
33. The Soviet Bloc forces, possessing the advantage of a
concentration of force on interior lines and potentially exercising
the initiative, are so disposed, organized, and equipped that
they possess the capability of initiating hostilities with little
or no prior warning. It is estimated that the Soviet Union has
sufficient armed forces to undertake all of the operations listed
below and still retain an adequate reserve.
a. Simultaneously:
(1) A campaign against Western Europe including Italy,
with 75-90 line divisions and up to 6,000 tactical aircraft.
(2) An aerial bombardment against the British Isles,
with initially up to 350 medium bombers, 500 light
bombers and 500 fighters.
(3) Campaign in the Balkans to include European
Turkey, with 55-60 line divisions and up to 2,000 tactical
aircraft.
(4) Campaigns against the Near and Middle East with
about 25 line divisions and 500 tactical aircraft.
(5) Campaigns in the Far East, employing up to 25
line divisions and 2,250 tactical aircraft against Japan
and Korea.
(6) Attacks against Canada and the United States,
including Alaska and the Aleutians. Attacks could
include mining, amphibious and airborne operations
within range limitations, and aerial attack (conventional
and atomic) against Canada and most of the United States.
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