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thestrategybridge.org
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| | | | | In pre-nineteenth century wars with linear tactics, initiative existed but was not necessary in the same ways. From the Napoleonic Wars onwards, initiative became imperative, mainly due to the increase in the size of armies. The third chapter examines how we should interpret the principle of initiative. Woide believes that it should be made obligatory for the entire army, its implementation should be formalized and it should be considered a professional duty. | |
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www.historyisnowmagazine.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article discusses the 1942 British raid on the French coast known as Operation Biting, which targeted a German radar station at Bruneval. Led by Major John Frost and Major John Durnford-Slater, the mission was part of the Combined Operations, and it provided crucial intelligence for the Allies. The raid also prompted the Germans to issue the Commando Order, which called for the extermination of all British commandos. The operation is noted for its meticulous planning, the bravery of the participants, and its impact on the development of British airborne forces. The article highlights the legacy of the commanders, including Frost's role in the Battle of Arnhem and Durnford-Slater's memoirs. The German Commando Order is detailed, emphasizing t... | |
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glitternight.com
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| | | | | Happy Veterans Day, formerly called Armistice Day since it marked the end of World War One on "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. Here are six books on that often-neglected conflict. (I will omit Barbara Tuchman's Guns of August because of how well-known it already is.) THE HAT... | |
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acoup.blog
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| | | This week we're going to take a look at an aspect of contemporary international relations, rather than ancient ones. As has become somewhat customary, I am going to use the the week of July 4th to talk about the United States, or more correctly for this July 4th, the informal coalition (with formal components) of... | ||
