Title:INTERVIEW WITH GENERAL LEMNITZER FOR ICELANDIC TELEVISION [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 3028
Other titles:NATO LOG COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:
Description:General Lemnitzer (Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 1963 to 1969) answers questions regarding the capability of NATO forces. Lemnitzer states that NATO is prepared to fight back on the whole spectrum of war situations. Compared to Warsaw Pact troops, he points out some differences; while NATO has enough nuclear power compared to that of the Warsaw Pact, the main difference is that NATO is chiefly a defensive force, while its communist counterpart has the initiative to launch an attack (a fact of great advantage within the military field). Moreover, while NATO is gradually reducing its forces, the Warsaw Pact is increasing theirs. Lemnitzer believes that the recent growth in Soviet naval force in the Mediterranean Sea is mostly a response to political and psychological factors, rather than posing a real military threat. However, he assures, NATO is watching the situation closely. The interview also covers the fact that a great number of US forces, based in Europe, are moving back to the US. According to Lemnitzer, those troops will remain committed to NATO, despite the fact this will dramatically affect the reaction time, if Europe is attacked. Finally, he stresses the key strategic position of Iceland and its importance within NATO structure.
Alternative Title:NATO LOG COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details:Cleutjens (Production individual)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Sponsor)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Production company)
