Maneuver warfare

total annihilation of an enemy. Since that time, there has been a gradual shift from the traditional framework towards one that can properly address non-traditional, or irregular wars. While the US maintains a capability to conduct conventional warfare, the preponderance of operations where the US military has been engaged since WWII have been irregular wars. Therefore, this question articulated by Douhet, as to understanding the character of the next war in order to properly plan, train, and

Since the very beginning of warfare, the goal has always been to achieve the greatest weapon to show dominance over all others, and be the most powerful. This ambition has led to developments of weaponry thought to be the ultimate weapon, unsurpassable, and these weapons always got passed by another, new ultra weapon. In the Cold War, it was a constant race between the US and Soviet Russia to develop the ultimate weapon so that if a true, active war ever came, the nation with the best weapons would

The United States Marine Corps is facing already 7th decade, since one of the major amphibious operation in history of 20th century. Yes, there are many developments for concepts, capabilities, training, organization and command structure, but purpose and nature of the amphibious operations still unchanged through the time. Based on the case studies of operation “CHROMITE” and comparing with current concepts and capabilities of the Marine Corps, we are prepared better to conduct forcible entry operations

was able to sneak through its gates undetected and set fire to the bridge's ropes. Tactical lessons learned from this book: A few of the tactical lessons I learned from rifleman Matthew Dodd include proper concealment, guerrilla warfare-like maneuvers, keeping a safe distance from enemy forces, absolute military bearing, and choosing your targets wisely, as well as, knowing when to fire at those targets. Furthermore, Dodd was very successful with remaining undetected at opportune moments

consisted of Great Britain, France, Russia, and eventually after lots of deliberation, America. As battling began in the North Eastern part of France advancements in technology and a transition in battle tactics lead to millions of deaths. Trench warfare, a tactic created at the very beginning of WWI, was created essentially created September 15, 1914. Essentially what happened during this battle resulted in a longer and

Chemical warfare was starting to gain momentum during the First World War After using less than ideal equipment from the British against German forces, the United States needed to gain an edge for fighting into the future to increase their chances at mission success. The United States gained experience with chemical weapons from the First World War and after transitioning from World War I to World War II various improvements were made to enhance the capabilities of the Chemical Weapons Service.

Tank Warfare Tanks- huge, movable, masses of metal capable of destroying anything in their path. It would only seem logical that tanks would be considered an important part of a country?s battle plan. However, in the early stages of WWII the tank was only seen as support for the infantry. As WWII progressed so did the view of tank uses in battle. Comparing and contrasting the United States, Britain, and German tanks during WWII would require one to look at a variety of design elements, the skills

Analysis Mission Command: The unity of command principle favored Colonial forces and their allies. General Washington refined his command climate through years of troubled multinational operations. He painfully understood the importance of synergy towards an end state. General Washington’s clear communication of intent and subordinate leader empowerment contrasted his adversaries. General Clinton’s combative command climate with Lord Cornwallis exacerbated their demise. Clear intent allowed the Colonial

Since the beginning of time, humanity has resorted to war as a fundamental way to settle their differences. Clausewitz described war as the act of force to compel the enemy to do our will. Sun-Tzu believed the purpose of war was to subdue the enemy without fighting. Regardless of the definition, every culture has its motives for why it goes to war and how it should be conducted. Nation states go to war to gain access to new territories and resources, settle religious differences, and defend

In 1943 the British and American Allies shared a common language and a common enemy, but they disagreed on the war’s grand strategy. (site) General George Marshall, Army Chief of Staff, wanted to conduct a cross channel invasion bringing the fight directly to the Germans. Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, wanted to fight in the edges of the Axis territory and exploit the soft underbelly of Southern Europe. (site) These strategic differences culminated in the Sicily Campaign, where the Allies’