Soviet military might: a column of Red Army tanks (1 October 1970)

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On 1 October 1970, Soviet tanks take part in joint Warsaw Pact manoeuvres. The military consolidation of the Warsaw Pact and its superiority over the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in terms of equipment and manpower raise doubts as to the Atlantic Alliance’s ability to implement a strong traditional defence and suggest the need for a reassessment of US nuclear involvement in Europe.

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Source: Convoy of Soviet tanks. Soviet tanks during Comradeship-in-Arms army drills. Semelyack / RIA Novosti, Black and White.
Document reference RIA11-866430_5347.
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Soviet military might: a column of Red Army tanks (1 October 1970)