The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.

47 - Military Innovation and Creativity with GEN Kenney and the Battle of the Bismarck Sea

Oct 24, 2019

Explore the innovative tactics, mechanics, and organization of the 5th Air Force led by GEN Kenney in preparation for the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. Learn about the achievements and contributions of military officers, the role of inter-service rivalry and organizational culture in fostering innovation, the challenges of military innovation, and the concepts of empowerment, mission command, and problem framing in winning battles.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Military Officer's Career and Contributions

03:29 • 8min

Military Innovation, Inter-Service Rivalry, and Organizational Culture

11:20 • 3min

Challenges of Military Innovation

14:29 • 18min

Empowerment, Mission Command, and Problem Framing in Military Innovation

32:26 • 2min