A Russian Approach to a Battalion Hasty River-Crossing Assault

摘要

Large rivers and lakes dominate Eurasia and have served as major shipping arteries of industry and commerce, defensive barriers, lines of communication, and avenues of advance. Due to this geography, most Russian ground force vehicles have some amphibious capability and can ford water. Water crossings, which are practiced regularly, differ by season and weather. In the winter, crossing depends on the strength and stability of the ice. In the spring, there is drifting ice and flooding. In the summer and fall, table of organization and equipment and attached crossing equipment can be used. If the water obstacle is less than 5 meters deep and the riverbanks and bottoms are suitable, tanks can snorkel across. Crossing on a wide front at a quick tempo using a forward detachment or advanced guard is usually preferred.