Converging Ways of War: Russian, China and America
Thinking about major war is back in fashion as forever wars shuffle off and near-peer conflicts become considered plausible. Counter-insurgency is giving way to postulated
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Der Verlorne Haufen: Chapter 14
A briefing in Darwin 500 m metres away from the Darwin control room is another large room full of people. But in this amphitheatre no
Der Verlorne Haufen: Chapter 13
Synchronicity as lethality The Echthros reaction force hidden in buildings and poised to strike the Australians advancing from the beach landing have their weapons and
Der Verlorne Haufen: Chapter 12
Assessments and Reactions The Echthros Marine Brigade commander reports his assessment to his superior on the secure system: ‘A beach landing is underway several kilometres
My Wife, the Scientist and the Decision Maker
Military professionals are decision makers and to do that well, they need to be able to employ a variety of different decision making techniques. Can
Der Verlorne Haufen: Chapter 11
Probing the Parameter: Quick Attacks and Swarm Search The Echthros section commander whose observation position sits astride the southern approach road is more excited than
It’s Time to Democratise Doctrine
General Erwin Rommel famously said ‘the British write some of the best doctrine in the world; it is fortunate that their officers do not read
Der Verlorne Haufen: Chapter 10
Plans and Counter Plans The Australian tactical concept of clearing the Echthros Marines from the airbase and the town by attacking through the urban area
Der Verlorne Haufen: Chapter 9
Shaping the Ecthros Commander Back in Darwin on the big screen there is little change in the array of symbols representing the Echthros Marines. Perhaps
Brigade Combat Teams
The Integrated Review Command Paper announced a move from brigades to brigade combat teams (BCTs). This change offers an opportunity for self-sufficient formations able to