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Sarah C. M. Paine - WW2, Taiwan, Ukraine, & Maritime vs Continental Powers

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Military Strategies and Leadership in World War II

This chapter explores the complexities of military and governmental strategies during World War II, emphasizing the importance of individual leaders and factions over grand strategies. It contrasts the collective efforts and more coordinated strategies of the United States and Britain with Japan's less effective military decisions and the psychological implications of surrender. Additionally, the discussion highlights the historical lessons from these events in relation to contemporary conflicts, particularly reflecting on the situation in Ukraine.

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