Revolution in Military Affairs Time is Fundamentally an Ordering Process with Andrew Carr
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Dec 11, 2023 In this engaging discussion, Andrew Carr, a strategic studies expert known for his work on temporal phenomena, delves into the crucial role of time in military strategy. He highlights historical examples, including Napoleon's campaigns, demonstrating how timing can influence battle outcomes. Carr challenges the assumption that faster decisions are always better and explores the psychological dimensions of military leadership. He also unpacks the Fabian strategy, illustrating the balance between delay and engagement in warfare and how these tactics adapt to our ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
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Time in Napoleonic Battles
- Napoleon's victory at Austerlitz hinged on Murat's perfectly timed cavalry reinforcement.
- Conversely, at Waterloo, Napoleon's failure to separate the Prussians and British in time led to his defeat.
Battle of the Bulge
- Patton's rapid reorientation of the Third Army at the Battle of the Bulge was crucial.
- This swift action offset a potential German strategic victory.
Time: An Overlooked Element
- Time is a crucial element in all levels of conflict, yet it's often overlooked in strategic studies.
- Andrew Carr was inspired to research time in strategy due to this lack of focused study.