J. Kevin McKittrick

In this discussion, J. Kevin McKittrick, a US Army Field Artillery Lieutenant Colonel and Iraq/Afghanistan veteran, shares his insights on the strategic decisions of WWII regarding Taiwan. He highlights the aborted American invasion plan and the critical lessons it holds for today's military strategies. The conversation touches on why bigger forces succeed in amphibious assaults, the continuing relevance of traditional artillery, and Taiwan's defense posture amid geopolitical tensions. McKittrick also critiques the CCP's handling of civil-military relations and why the US doesn't need a rocket force just yet.