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The Soldier’s Question: Why Go Over There?

Strategy, War on the RocksBy admin July 15, 2016 Leave a comment

*Note: This essay was published at War on the Rocks on July 15, 2016. It can also be found online here. From preparation, to its conduct, and in its aftermath – war is certain pain for uncertain gain. As I recently returned home from a one-year tour in Korea, I’ve kept asking myself: Why did I go?…

Anti-Morale: What causes retreat and surrender?

Commentary & Analysis, Strategy, War Council SiteBy admin September 22, 2014 Leave a comment

French soldier, circa 1915. Rare color photograph from World War I. Image courtesy of Time magazine. Instead of writing about the “white flag” of surrender – feats of heroism make for a more enjoyable and standard military affairs subject. That way we avoid the necessary slog through cowardice; who wants to read about people running away?