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Michael Kofman on Attrition, Doodling Range Rings, and Magical Thinking in Modern War

Revolution in Military Affairs

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Understanding Attrition in Prolonged Warfare

This chapter explores the role of attrition in extended military conflicts, highlighting the impact of sustained losses on both forces. It advocates for a defense-oriented approach that prioritizes inflicting attrition on the enemy to improve the likelihood of success.

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