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Exploring changes in the practice of war while the fundamental nature and principles of war are unchanging. Includes mercenaries, PMSC, Hybrid Warfare, revolution in military affairs. For in-depth information see my blog at blog.ctmayer.net
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Aug 5, 2023
Aug 5, 2023
13 min
Strategy is the application of ways and means to achieve an end. But what are means? This podcast describes the need to look beyond the weapons and other warfighting platforms to, instead, identify the capabilities needed to fight wars. Weapons systems and other elements of national power are resources to enable those capabilities.
Disclaimer: The information in these podcasts is my own opinion and does not represent that of the US Army War College, the Department of Defense, or any other organization I am or have been affiliated with
Music:
Liszt, F. and the USMC Band, Les Preludes (Public Domian)
Kiilstofte, J., The Cavalry, Machinimasound (Licensed)
3 years ago
Thank you for this episode in particular. Your observations and insights concerning capabilities were extremely helpful.