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The Masks of War
American Military Styles in Strategy and Analysis
Book • 1989
In *The Masks of War*, Carl H. Builder explores the puzzling and often contradictory behavior of America's military forces by examining the entrenched institutions and distinct personalities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The book delves into how these service identities influence strategy and analysis, highlighting why military reform often faces challenges.
It also discusses how changes in strategic thinking typically occur after significant crises, such as Pearl Harbor.
The book delves into how these service identities influence strategy and analysis, highlighting why military reform often faces challenges.
It also discusses how changes in strategic thinking typically occur after significant crises, such as Pearl Harbor.
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Simon Stuart to emphasize the need for a clear theory of the Australian Army's purpose and identity.
Simon Stuart to emphasize the need for a clear theory of the Australian Army's purpose and identity.
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EVENT: Special address by Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of Army
Recommended by Michael O'Hanlon for understanding the culture and worldview of different U.S. military services.
War in Taiwan: Who Would Win?
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Malcolm Gladwell as a cultural explanation of the differences among the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy.
Malcolm Gladwell as a cultural explanation of the differences among the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy.
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