B. A. Friedman
@bafriedman
University of Reading (UK) PhD student studying naval strategy and amphibious warfare. Author of books On Tactics and On Operations. Occasional blogger:
Man, sometimes Pape can still drop bombs. (I’d probably quibble with the air superiority part).
In theory, this was seen as impossible. Indeed Clausewitz said it was in about 1812 in one of his earlier works.
This is right. It is another symptom of the problem I identified in On Operations: the U.S. military knows how to employ violence. It doesn’t know how to do so strategically. It doesn’t know because it deliberately trains and educates its people that they don’t have to know.
Got that wing-under-chassis little black dress thing going on like a Spitfire. That plane knows what it’s doing.
Boy I hope this bit from my Gallipoli chapter, which I’m in the middle of writing, isn’t prescient.
Grillin’ some peaches, peaches for me. Grillin’ some peaches, peaches for free. (LOOK OUT) *guitar solo*
“I, Dr Frankenstein, have spoken with the my monster about the best path forward for the townspeople. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”
This is a joint (Marine/Air Force/Army) brat picture, all enjoying the wonders of modern gunpowder.
Got rained out last night but setting up a proper cul de sac ASP tonight.
This one of my favorite books on strategy. It tells the story of Sega building its entire strategy on gaining market share from Nintendo. At no point does Nintendo care about Sega at all. Then Sega gets curb-stomped by Sony because their entire strategy was tailored for only one competitor.
The White Sox broadcast went retro today for the ‘83 team and it’s really cool.
@nhledbetter.bsky.social Hey quick question. I’m starting some research soon on Imperial Japanese amphibious warfare doctrine and TTPs. Any suggestions to add to this stack?