This article examines military power and operational concepts in shaping Cold War strategies, suggesting critical insights into NATO and Warsaw Pact doctrines.
<ns3:p>The article analyzes the evolution of operational concepts during the Cold War, with a particular focus on their role in shaping military strategy and force capabilities. The study was to define key concepts such as ‘military power,’ ‘combat power,’ ‘combat potential,’ and ‘operational concept.’ The author conducted a critical analysis of major NATO and Warsaw Pact operational concepts, including Air-Land Battle, Follow-On Forces Attack (FOFA), and Effects-Based Operations (EBO). Comparative analysis and evaluation of military doctrines and scholarly publications were employed. The findings indicate that operational concepts were crucial for the development of military strategy and force modernization, with their effectiveness depending on adaptability and technological advancement.</ns3:p>
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Przemysław Paździorek (2025) studied this question.
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