Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

EP3 A Four-Star Conversation

Mar 8, 2018
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INSIGHT

Lessons from Vietnam

  • The military learned valuable technical lessons from Vietnam, such as precision-guided munitions and night-fighting dominance.
  • However, the political and social lessons remain unlearned, leading to repeated mistakes.
INSIGHT

Institutional Memory and Hubris

  • Institutional memory in the military is short-lived, requiring constant relearning of lessons.
  • Hubris, a recurring theme in history, may need periodic reminders despite military dominance.
INSIGHT

Combat Experience

  • Merrill McPeak enjoyed combat and found it exhilarating.
  • His confidence stemmed from a belief in his own superiority as a pilot.
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