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Ep 184: Alexander Burns on the Dawn of the Modern Battlefield

School of War

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Shifting Motivations on the Modern Battlefield

This chapter examines the transformation of military tactics in response to changing battlefield conditions and soldier motivations. It highlights the shift from economic incentives to ideological reasons for enlistment, focusing on historical examples from the Prussian and British armies of the 18th century.

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