The Canton Repository in Canton, Ohio

U S Ramps Up Forces For 1952 Russian Threat

The article reports U S military planners aiming to field 1 5 million trained troops in Europe within a year if a Soviet attack occurs in 1952. It notes mobilization from scratch, shortages of trained instructors, and reliance on reserves, National Guard, and veterans for non combat roles. It also cites Gen Omar Bradley on atomic reserves and outlines timelines for drafting and training across services.