to be used as an offensive weapon, fighting over flat terrain. Soviet tactics didn't neglect the defence, however. Newer Soviet tank models were equipped with an integral dozer blade, so given time, they could improve a hull-down position. Soviet tactics also emphasize the use of tanks on the defence in the counterattack role, rather than engaging an enemy advance from prepared positions. The Swedish Stridsvagn 103, while resembling a tank destroyer, was actually a main battle tank. The turretless design was chosen to give it a low profile and thus increase protection, including in a hull-down position. It was however intended to be used in the offensive role, as the armoured brigades it served in were assault brigades intended for counter-offensive operations against enemy beachheads and airborne landings. See also Radar horizon Spherical Earth References External links Chapter 4: "Defensive Operations"—from US army manual FM 17-15 Tank Platoon How Boats "Vanish" Over The Horizon Nautical terminology Naval warfare Land warfare Armoured warfare Hull-down Tank tactics