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"With well over 2,000 years of military history to draw from, it would seem that the current age of military power and strategy is the most advanced it has ever been. Yet, as with any field, confidence often leads to complacency. It is easy for any organization, including the military, to codif...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "With well over 2,000 years of military history to draw from, it would seem that the current age of military power and strategy is the most advanced it has ever been. Yet, as with any field, confidence often leads to complacency. It is easy for any organization, including the military, to codify old principles, unquestioningly exalt respected heroes, and focus on the differences among military branches. Doing so, however, keeps them from reaching their full potential. Author Phillip S. Meilinger argues that this is exactly what has happened to the US military today, resulting in a distorted view of war. Thoughts on War is a collection of essays that seeks to address the issues Meilinger identifies in the current view of war and, more specifically, the state of the US military. Divided into three parts, each section of the manuscript examines the misguided "group think mentalities," misconceptions, and unsupported opinions on topics such as Carl von Clausewitz's theories, military operations, and the American military experience. In the last two chapters of the manuscript, Meilinger also applies many of his themes and conclusions to current airpower strategies. Thoughts on War questions the long-held traditions and heroes to encourage the US military to reexamine whether its current beliefs and practices are the best for its future. The result is often controversial, with many chapters offering unpopular suggestions to change time-honored principles."-- |
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| spelling | Meilinger, Phillip S., 1948- author. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJmhRmy4KBJW3mqPKDMVmd http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n88117930 Thoughts on war / Phillip S. Meilinger. Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky, [2020] 1 online resource text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Part I. Theories of War -- Busting the Icon: Restoring Balance to the Influence of Clausewitz -- Is War an Instrument of Policy? -- The Mutable Nature of War -- Starting with a Blank Sheet: Principles of War for a New Century -- Part II. War Through the Ages -- Second Fronts: Success, Failure, and Implications -- Decisive Victories and What They Mean -- Time in War -- Jointness and the Norwegian Campaign, 1940 -- Part III. American Military Experiences -- American Military Culture and Its Influence on Strategy -- Soldiers and Politics: Exposing a Myth -- Unity of Command in the Pacific during World War II -- Analysis, Intelligence, and Targeting in Strategic Air Operations -- Determining the Effects of the Allied Air Offensive -- Summation: The Emergence of a Paradigm. "With well over 2,000 years of military history to draw from, it would seem that the current age of military power and strategy is the most advanced it has ever been. Yet, as with any field, confidence often leads to complacency. It is easy for any organization, including the military, to codify old principles, unquestioningly exalt respected heroes, and focus on the differences among military branches. Doing so, however, keeps them from reaching their full potential. Author Phillip S. Meilinger argues that this is exactly what has happened to the US military today, resulting in a distorted view of war. Thoughts on War is a collection of essays that seeks to address the issues Meilinger identifies in the current view of war and, more specifically, the state of the US military. Divided into three parts, each section of the manuscript examines the misguided "group think mentalities," misconceptions, and unsupported opinions on topics such as Carl von Clausewitz's theories, military operations, and the American military experience. In the last two chapters of the manuscript, Meilinger also applies many of his themes and conclusions to current airpower strategies. Thoughts on War questions the long-held traditions and heroes to encourage the US military to reexamine whether its current beliefs and practices are the best for its future. The result is often controversial, with many chapters offering unpopular suggestions to change time-honored principles."-- Provided by publisher Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 18, 2020). War History. Military history, Modern. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85085211 United States History, Military. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140338 United States History, Military 21st century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2003003698 Guerre Histoire. Histoire militaire moderne et contemporaine. États-Unis Histoire militaire. États-Unis Histoire militaire 21e siècle. HISTORY Military Strategy. bisacsh Military history, Modern fast War fast United States fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq 2000-2099 fast Electronic books. History fast Military history fast has work: Thoughts on war (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCG33CGPG6MVvk68XrwqvVy https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork Print version: Meilinger, Phillip S., 1948- Thoughts on war. Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky, [2019] 9780813178899 (DLC) 2019049818 (OCoLC)1127195480 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2330005 Volltext CBO01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2330005 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Meilinger, Phillip S., 1948- Thoughts on war / Part I. Theories of War -- Busting the Icon: Restoring Balance to the Influence of Clausewitz -- Is War an Instrument of Policy? -- The Mutable Nature of War -- Starting with a Blank Sheet: Principles of War for a New Century -- Part II. War Through the Ages -- Second Fronts: Success, Failure, and Implications -- Decisive Victories and What They Mean -- Time in War -- Jointness and the Norwegian Campaign, 1940 -- Part III. American Military Experiences -- American Military Culture and Its Influence on Strategy -- Soldiers and Politics: Exposing a Myth -- Unity of Command in the Pacific during World War II -- Analysis, Intelligence, and Targeting in Strategic Air Operations -- Determining the Effects of the Allied Air Offensive -- Summation: The Emergence of a Paradigm. War History. Military history, Modern. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85085211 Guerre Histoire. Histoire militaire moderne et contemporaine. HISTORY Military Strategy. bisacsh Military history, Modern fast War fast |
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