The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.
James Eling
Professional Military Education in 30 minute sessions. Historic Battles study through current doctrine to gain lessons learned. Tactics, Strategy, Combined Arms, Military Leadership in a format for Unit PME programs.
We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.
We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.
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May 10, 2021 • 38min
65 - Battle of France 1940
Delve into the rapid and chaotic events of the Battle of France, where the German army's tactics outmaneuvered a numerically superior foe. Discover the nuances of the Arras counter-attack and the stark contrasts between Allied operations and German blitzkrieg strategies. The importance of surprise and tempo emerges as pivotal factors in gaining the initiative, revealing crucial lessons in military effectiveness. Explore innovative strategies of simultaneity that confused opponents and changed the course of warfare.
Apr 7, 2021 • 32min
64 - In Action - The Boer War and the First Shot of the First World War
This is the first of a special series of podcasts commemorating 150 years of permanent Artillery in Australia. This episode looks at A Bty's deployment to the Boer War, the action that it saw and the firing of the first shot of the First World War. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Apr 1, 2021 • 35min
63 - The Birth of Australian Artillery
This is the first of a special series of podcasts commemorating 150 years of permanent Artillery in Australia. This episodes looks at the early years. The birth of 'A' Battery The range of batteries, and their equipment and how they trained The first deployment The birth of the School of Artilllery Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Feb 15, 2021 • 21min
62 - Sir Max Hastings and Lessons Learnt from Vietnam
This is Part II of our interview with Sir Max Hastings, the author of Vietnam, An Epic Tragedy. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Feb 8, 2021 • 20min
61 - Vietnam - An Epic Tragedy and Moral Centers of Gravity
This is Part I of our interview with Sir Max Hastings, the author of Vietnam, An Epic Tragedy. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Feb 2, 2021 • 30min
60 - Nelson and the Amphibious Raid on Tenerife
This is Part V of our look at Lord Horatio Nelson and the practice of Mission Command. Check out episode 1 of our Nelson and Mission Command series. This covers the amphibious raid on Tenerife and what went wrong in Nelson's worst defeat. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Jan 21, 2021 • 27min
Nelson, Tenerife and Mission Command
This is Part IV of our look at Lord Horatio Nelson and the practice of Mission Command. Check out episode 1 of our Nelson and Mission Command series. This covers the lead up to the Battle of Tenerife - Nelson's worst defeat. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Dec 17, 2020 • 22min
58 - Reflections and lessons learnt from the Battle of Long Tan
This is Part V of our interview with LT COL Harry Smith, the OC of Delta Coy / 6 RAR at the Battle of Long Tan. If you missed the first episode, check it out here. He reflects on Delta's performance during the battle and also gives us his thoughts on the Danger Close movie about the Battle. We've also interviewed Dave Sabben about the Battle of Long Tan. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Nov 30, 2020 • 25min
57 - The Battle of Long Tan - C2 and Logistics
This is Part IV of our interview with LT COL Harry Smith, the OC of Delta Coy / 6 RAR at the Battle of Long Tan. If you missed the first episode, check it out here. We've also interviewed Dave Sabben about the Battle of Long Tan. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Nov 3, 2020 • 50min
Firepower 54: Western Front - Breaching the Hindenburg Line Plenary Session
This presentation, is the final session of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series. This episode is the Q&A session from the Breaching the Hindenburg Line session. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
