The Continued Relevance of Traditional Warfare

Despite expectations of major changes in warfare with advancements in technology, the Ukrainian conflict has shown that many traditional principles still hold. The importance of mass, combined arms, and infantry-air force coordination remains unchanged. Over-detailed planning can be problematic as it does not account for friction and the unpredictability of large-scale operations. The transparency of the battlefield, facilitated by open-source intelligence and advanced sensors, brings back shades of the Second World War where everyone can see everyone. The campaign's borders have also expanded to include civilian infrastructure and participation.