Examines the history and development during the Cold War of counterfire doctrine. This military doctrine could allow a field artillery unit, even if highly outnumbered, to destroy the enemy's artillery and to offer fire support to maneuver forces during combat operations.

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Introduction --A brief history of the development of counterbattery doctrine from World War I to the Korean War -- Soviet build-up in Europe -- The development of counterfire and technology to support it -- Technological advances -- Operation Desert Storm -- Conclusions -- Annex A Russian ground forces -- Annex B Russian and Warsaw Pact ground forces.