History

Question 1

Why do we study history?

Answer 1

To use historical context to inform professional military judgment.

Question 2

“One learns history in order to be able to apply its lessons to the present time”.

Answer 2

Adolf Hitler

Question 3

What does Clauzwitz say about utility of history?

Answer 3

to: explain an idea
show the application of an idea
show the plausibility of an idea
deduce a doctrine

Question 4

What does Clauzwitz say about utility of history?

Answer 4

to: explain an idea
show the application of an idea
show the plausibility of an idea
deduce a doctrine “what does it mean?” “So what?”

Question 5

Military Revolution

Answer 5

Its defining

Question 6

Revolutuion in Military Affairs (RMA’s) require:

Answer 6

RMA’s require the assembly of a complex mix of tactical, organizational, doctrinal, and technological innovations in order to implement a new conceptual approach too warfare, or to a specialized sub-branch of warfare” ~Dynam of Mil Hx-Murray

Question 7

The Western Way of War

5 Elements

Answer 7

1-Technology
2-Discipline; culture of forbearance (mission first)
3-Highly aggressive military tradition; quest for decisive victory
4-Emphasis on innovation;challenge-response dynamic; willingness to accept ideas from all quarters, but also to conserve what works
5-Unique system of war finance based upon the state because it’s expensive to pay

Question 8

What is a state

Answer 8

1. Organized political community
2. Occupying a definite territory
3. Having an organized government
4. Possessing internal and external sovereignty

Question 9

What is a Nation

Answer 9

A state, unified by nationalism

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