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Clausewitz Delusion: How The American Army Screwed Up The Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan (A Way Forward)
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In The Aftermath Of Defeat In Vietnam, The American Military Cast About For Answersand, Bizarrely, Settled Upon A View Of Warfare Promulgated By A Prussian General In The 1830S, Carl Von Clausewitz. This Doctrine Was Utterly Inappropriate To The Wars The U.S. Faced In Iraq And Afghanistan. It Led The U.S. Army To Abandon Its Timehonored Methods Of Offensive Warwhich Had Guided America To Success From The Early Indian Campaigns All The Way Through The Second World Warin Favor Of A Military Philosophy Derived From The Dynastic Campaigns Of Napoleon And Frederick The Great. It Should Come As No Surprise, Then, That The Military'S Conceptualization Of Modern Offensive War, As Well As Its Execution, Has Failed In Every Reallife Test Of Our Day.This Book Reveals The Failings Of The U.S. Army In Its Adoption Of A Postmodern Full Spectrum Operations Doctrine, Which Codifies Clauswitzian Thinking. Such An Approach, The Author Contends, Leaves The Military Without The Doctrine, Training Base, Or Force Structure Necessary To Win Offensive Wars In Our Time. Instead, The Author Suggests, The Army Should Adopt A New Doctrinal Framework Based On An Analysis Of The Historical Record And Previously Successful American Methods Of War. A Clear And Persuasive Critique Of Current Operative Ideas About Warfare, The Clausewitz Delusion Lays Out A New Explanation Of Victory In War, Based On An Analysis Of Wartime Casualties And Postconflict Governance. It Is A Book Of Critical Importance To Policymakers, Statesmen, And Military Strategists At Every Level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Clausewitz Delusion'? A: The book critiques the American Army's approach to warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan, particularly its reliance on Clausewitzian doctrine, which the author argues is outdated and inappropriate for modern conflicts.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Clausewitz Delusion'? A: The author is Stephen L. Melton, who provides a critical analysis of military strategies and suggests a new framework for understanding victory in contemporary warfare.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key features include its status as a used book in good condition, its hardcover binding, and its comprehensive coverage of military strategy over 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Clausewitz Delusion' published? A: The book was published on November 8, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers topics such as the failures of U.S. military strategy, the concept of Full Spectrum Operations, and historical analyses of successful American warfare methods.
- Q: Does the book provide practical solutions for military strategy? A: Yes, the author suggests a new doctrinal framework based on historical analysis and previously successful American methods of warfare.
- Q: Is 'Clausewitz Delusion' suitable for policymakers? A: Yes, the book is critical for policymakers, statesmen, and military strategists, providing insights into modern warfare and military operations.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Clausewitz Delusion'? A: The title reflects the author's view that the adherence to Clausewitzian principles has misled the U.S. military, leading to failures in modern warfare.
- Q: How does the book address the concept of victory in war? A: The book presents a new explanation of victory based on an analysis of wartime casualties and post-conflict governance, arguing for a shift in military thinking.