Japan’s defeat at Guadalcanal was led by its “closed systems,” the military culture of Gekukojo, and a military strategy dismissive of operational art.
One consistently wrong—but always convenient—prediction has been the improbability of ground wars and the declining utility of ground forces.
Knowing the balance between when to exercise power and when to hold back is vital to maintaining America’s strength.
What is operational art? An example from the Normandy breakout in WWII.
Naiveté clouded the lens through which they viewed military power.
A direct action case study from World War II.
On Memorial Day, read a tale of significant sacrifice.
