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George Washington's Primer for Multinational Operations: Overlooked Keys to the French-American Victory at Yorktown - Couverture souple

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9781500579999: George Washington's Primer for Multinational Operations: Overlooked Keys to the French-American Victory at Yorktown
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ISBN 10 : 1500579998 ISBN 13 : 9781500579999
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

The current world order is such that unilateral military action on the part of the United States is highly unlikely. Consequently, when employed,American forces are required to function as part of an alliance or coalition. Such multinational operations present unique challenges, so it is vitalthe correct lessons be learned from each opportunity. Formal procedures have been established to capture “lessons learned” from recent combined operations. However, short shrift is often given to more historical experiences. Is it possible to learn something relevant to present-day or future operations from “dated” events, such as the American Revolution?By examining French-American operations of the Revolution through the lens of present day principles of war, military operations other than war, and multinational operations, it is evident these historical operations offer information relevant today. Failed French-American operations were found lacking in tenets such as unity of effort, unity of command, and mutual confidence. Conversely, these same principles were successfully applied in the victory at Yorktown. Military leaders must understand that history can provide potential answers to questions regarding present-day and future multinational operations. Also, it is important to understand that the level of trust, comfort, and respect required to conduct military operations with our allies cannot be quickly attained.

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The current world order is such that unilateral military action on the part of the United States is highly unlikely. Consequently, when employed, American forces are required to function as part of an alliance or coalition. Such multinational operations present unique challenges, so it is vital the correct lessons be learned from each opportunity. Formal procedures have been established to capture “lessons learned” from recent combined operations. However, short shrift is often given to more historical experiences. Is it possible to learn something relevant to present-day or future operations from “dated” events, such as the American Revolution? By examining French-American operations of the Revolution through the lens of present day principles of war, military operations other than war, and multinational operations, it is evident these historical operations offer information relevant today. Failed French-American operations were found lacking in tenets such as unity of effort, unity of command, and mutual confidence. Conversely, these same principles were successfully applied in the victory at Yorktown. Military leaders must understand that history can provide potential answers to questions regarding present-day and future multinational operations. Also, it is important to understand that the level of trust, comfort, and respect required to conduct military operations with our allies cannot be quickly attained.

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1500579998
ISBN 13 
9781500579999
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
26
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