School of War

Ep. 1: H.R. McMaster on the Gulf War

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Oct 19, 2021
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ANECDOTE

McMaster's Military Roots and Education

  • H.R. McMaster grew up in a military family with early exposure to military history and service.
  • His experiences at Valley Forge Military Academy fueled his desire to attend West Point and serve in the Army.
ANECDOTE

Eagle Troop's Combat Confidence

  • Eagle Troop's combat power came from strong leadership and cohesive teamwork.
  • Confidence built on leadership and training prevented fear and hesitation in battle.
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Prepping for Desert Warfare

  • Before Desert Storm, McMaster sensed the army would deploy to the Gulf and trained intensively for desert warfare.
  • He led rehearsals and adapted tactics based on historical desert campaigns to prepare troops.
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