Review Of "A Thirst For Wine And War: The Intoxication Of French Soldiers On The Western Front" By Adam D. Zientek,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Review Of "A Thirst For Wine And War: The Intoxication Of French Soldiers On The Western Front" By Adam D. Zientek, Brian Bertosa
Canadian Military History
Review of A Thirst for Wine and War: The Intoxication of French Soldiers on the Western Front by Adam D. Zientek
Review Of "Heavy And Continuous Sacrifice: New Zealand, Her Allies, And The Second World War" Edited By Peter Cooke And John Crawford,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Review Of "Heavy And Continuous Sacrifice: New Zealand, Her Allies, And The Second World War" Edited By Peter Cooke And John Crawford, Brian Bertosa
Canadian Military History
Review of Heavy and Continuous Sacrifice: New Zealand, Her Allies, and the Second World War edited by Peter Cooke and John Crawford
Review Of "The Second World War: An Illustrated History" By James Holland And Keith Burns (Illustrator),
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Review Of "The Second World War: An Illustrated History" By James Holland And Keith Burns (Illustrator), Matthew Barrett
Canadian Military History
Review of The Second World War: An Illustrated History by James Holland and Keith Burns (illustrator)
Review Of "For King And Country: The British Monarchy And The First World War" By Heather Jones,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Review Of "For King And Country: The British Monarchy And The First World War" By Heather Jones, Matthew Barrett
Canadian Military History
Review of For King and Country: The British Monarchy and the First World War by Heather Jones
Review Of "Deserters Of The First World War: The Home Front" By Andrea Hetherington,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Review Of "Deserters Of The First World War: The Home Front" By Andrea Hetherington, Matthew Barrett
Canadian Military History
Review of Deserters of the First World War: The Home Front by Andrea Hetherington
Review Of "Combat Stress In Pre-Modern Europe" Edited By Owen Rees, Kathryn Hurlock And Jason Crowley,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Review Of "Combat Stress In Pre-Modern Europe" Edited By Owen Rees, Kathryn Hurlock And Jason Crowley, Matthew Barrett
Canadian Military History
Review of Combat Stress in Pre-modern Europe edited by Owen Rees, Kathryn Hurlock and Jason Crowley
“Here Come The Canadians … To Restore Our Freedom To Us”: “And We Will Praise God, When The Canadians … Have Vanished Back To Canada”,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
“Here Come The Canadians … To Restore Our Freedom To Us”: “And We Will Praise God, When The Canadians … Have Vanished Back To Canada”, Eric Mcgeer
Canadian Military History
The following editorials and articles, translated from the Nijmegen newspaper De Gelderlander, offer English-language readers insight into the concerns and perspectives of the Dutch as they dealt with the uneven transition from occupation to liberation and the welcome yet at times troublesome presence of the Allied forces, the Canadians in particular. Although the physical damage inflicted by the war was everywhere visible, it was the moral and psychological effect of the occupation on the young that formed the greatest source of concern, especially when those who had come of age during years of deprivation and disorientation encountered exotic young …
“We Are Now Getting A Canadian Occupation”: Liberators And The Liberated In The Nijmegen Salient, 1944-45,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
“We Are Now Getting A Canadian Occupation”: Liberators And The Liberated In The Nijmegen Salient, 1944-45, Eric Mcgeer
Canadian Military History
Liberation came at a high price to the already devastated city of Nijmegen during Operation Market Garden. It remained a frontline city for nearly seven months, during which time Nijmegen and the surrounding area came to be “occupied” by 1st Canadian Army. The presence of a friendly but foreign army was welcome but proved to be a mixed blessing as the local inhabitants sought to resume control of their lives in a time of shortages, suspension of normal morality and conflict between the Dutch themselves. The protracted stay of the Canadians after the war was frustrating for both the liberators …
Bringing Servicewomen Into Focus: Exploring Methods For Indexing Second World War Archival Photographs At Library And Archives Canada,
2024
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bringing Servicewomen Into Focus: Exploring Methods For Indexing Second World War Archival Photographs At Library And Archives Canada, Rebecca Murray
Canadian Military History
The Second World War saw women officially serving in the Canadian military in capacities other than nursing, breaking into roles historically held by men. The service of over fifty thousand Canadian women is documented in photographs held at Library and Archives Canada; photographs that allow historians to widen the lens on the traditional narrative, but only if they can find them. This article presents two methods for indexing archival photographs and highlights the particular challenges of identifying servicewomen in the archival record and bringing our aunties and grandmas into focus.
Giving Our “Paper Tiger” Real Teeth: Fixing The U.S. Military’S Plans For Contested Logistics Against China,
2024
National War College
Giving Our “Paper Tiger” Real Teeth: Fixing The U.S. Military’S Plans For Contested Logistics Against China, Zachary S. Hughes
Joint Force Quarterly
This article explores the growing concerns about the U.S. military’s ability to deter or win a conflict with China in the Western Pacific, focusing on the role of logistics in future military success. China’s advanced missile systems pose a significant threat to the U.S.'s traditional deployment strategies, leading the Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force to adopt dispersed operations to enhance survivability. These strategies have proven logistically unsustainable due to their high resource demands and coordination challenges. The article also highlights technological innovations, such as sea-based resupply, additive manufacturing, alternative energy sources, and AI, which offer potential logistical improvements. However, …
The Joint Functions: Theory, Doctrine, And Practice,
2024
U.S. Naval War College
The Joint Functions: Theory, Doctrine, And Practice, Matthew J. Tackett
Joint Force Quarterly
This article explores the complexities of military conflict and the frameworks used to navigate it. He begins by defining conflict as a serious disagreement that often leads to chaos, emphasizing the need for structure and order in warfare. Historical perspectives, including insights from Carl von Clausewitz, underscore the importance of understanding military functions to enable effective command and operational strategies. Tackett details the seven joint functions outlined in Joint Publication (JP) 3-0: command and control, information, intelligence, fires, movement and maneuver, protection, and sustainment. He highlights the ongoing tension between military theory, doctrine, and practical application, stressing the need for …
The Fragile Balance Of Terror: Deterrence In The New Nuclear Age,
2024
U.S. Strategic Command
The Fragile Balance Of Terror: Deterrence In The New Nuclear Age, John William Sutcliffe Iv
Joint Force Quarterly
This book revisits the precarious nature of nuclear deterrence. Contemporary challenges—such as the multipolarity of nuclear powers, personalistic regimes, and the influence of social media—present new risks not seen during the Cold War. Contributors analyze these challenges alongside enduring issues, such as nuclear sufficiency and the survivability of nuclear forces. Deterrence cannot be taken for granted, especially in light of evolving technologies and the complex political dynamics of today’s nuclear powers.
The Military Legacy Of Alexander The Great: Lessons For The Information Age,
2024
Joint and Combined Warfighting School, Joint Forces Staff College
The Military Legacy Of Alexander The Great: Lessons For The Information Age, Robert D. Spessert
Joint Force Quarterly
This book review examines the relevance of Alexander the Great's military strategies and leadership for contemporary national security challenges. The book addresses issues such as military organization, battle strategy, and the human dimensions of warfare. The authors illustrate how Alexander navigated political and military obstacles, emphasizing the importance of information in warfare and the consequences of mission creep during his campaigns in Central Asia and India. They highlight how his strategic choices after the Battle of Issus secured resources while underscoring the human aspect of conflict. The book also critiques Alexander's failures, including his treatment of Greek mercenaries, which raised …
Don’T Let’S Be Beastly To The Germans: The British Occupation Of Germany, 1945–49,
2024
Defence Studies, King’s College London.
Don’T Let’S Be Beastly To The Germans: The British Occupation Of Germany, 1945–49, Michael C. Davies
Joint Force Quarterly
In this book review, Daniel Cowling offers a compelling examination of the British efforts in post-conflict reconstruction following World War II. Drawing from his doctoral research and archival insights, Cowling narrates the complex dynamics of the British Army of the Rhine and the Control Commission Germany during the occupation. The book is organized into five parts, exploring the foundations of the occupation, the challenges of implementation, the ensuing crises, and the eventual adaptation that led to a successful transition towards German sovereignty. Cowling grapples with the paradox of balancing justice and empathy towards the German populace, raising critical questions about …
From Sparta To Hostomel: The Enduring Role Of Joint Forcible Entry Operations,
2024
82nd Airborne Division
From Sparta To Hostomel: The Enduring Role Of Joint Forcible Entry Operations, Jonathan Maxwell Cohen
Joint Force Quarterly
Since World War II, the U.S. military has relied on global access to intermediate staging bases for the uncontested massing of combat power. However, recent advancements in antiaccess/area-denial (A2/AD) networks by strategic competitors like Russia and China threaten this capability. This article examines the historical context and current challenges of Joint Forcible Entry Operations (JFEO), emphasizing their necessity in future conflicts despite these threats. Analyzing the Russian military’s unsuccessful air assault at Hostomel Airport during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine provides critical insights into the complexities and risks associated with JFEOs. While the inherent risks of forcible entry operations have …
Better In Pairs: Divide The Indo-Pacific Theater In Half,
2024
U.S. Army Pacific
Better In Pairs: Divide The Indo-Pacific Theater In Half, Tim Devine
Joint Force Quarterly
This article explores the rationale for dividing the Indo-Pacific Theater into two geographic combatant commands to improve command and control, particularly in the face of growing strategic competition with China. The Department of Defense (DOD) reviews its Unified Command Plan (UCP) every two years, adjusting geographic boundaries and missions. Given the Indo-Pacific's vast size, rising security threats, and operational demands, USINDOPACOM's current structure may be insufficient. The article argues that dividing the theater, similar to the successful dual command model used during World War II in the Pacific, would ease command burdens, enhance strategic effectiveness, and better prepare the U.S. …
The Need For U.S. Stability Policing,
2024
The Citadel in the Department of Intelligence and Security Studies; John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The Need For U.S. Stability Policing, John F. Hussey
Joint Force Quarterly
The article advocates for the creation of a U.S. Military Police Stability Battalion to enhance the country's ability to maintain peace in conflict zones. By integrating interagency law enforcement assets, such as the Department of Justice and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, this battalion would rapidly deploy and tailor operations to regional needs, such as countering trafficking. While not involved in military or counterinsurgency training, the battalion would require military protection. Establishing this capability would reduce reliance on allies, provide greater flexibility for commanders, and help prevent fragile states from collapsing, ultimately saving costs by investing …
The Profession Of Arms: What Scholars, Practitioners, And Others Of Note Have Had To Say,
2024
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University
The Profession Of Arms: What Scholars, Practitioners, And Others Of Note Have Had To Say, Gregory D. Foster
Joint Force Quarterly
The article discusses the evolution of military expertise and national security management in the context of modern challenges. James Stavridis, Ervin J. Rokke, and Terry C. Pierce argue that the traditional concept of military expertise, as defined by Samuel Huntington—focused on the "management of violence"—is outdated. They suggest that today’s military professionals are better described as "managers of effects," which includes both kinetic (physical force) and nonkinetic (cyber, soft power) capabilities. They emphasize the importance of civilian leadership in defining strategic objectives while the military manages a broader array of tools to achieve desired outcomes. James Locher adds that the …
Ethical Leadership Development: Highlights From The Past And A Glimpse Of The Future,
2024
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University
Ethical Leadership Development: Highlights From The Past And A Glimpse Of The Future, Elias Ursitti, Eric J. Weis, Donald P. Loren
Joint Force Quarterly
This article explores the critical role of ethical leadership in shaping organizational cultures, particularly within military contexts. It emphasizes that senior leaders must implement peer accountability and foster ethically healthy environments to prevent common ethical pitfalls. Organizational culture, shaped by leadership behavior, can either promote a virtuous cycle of ethical conduct or lead to negative consequences. Leaders are encouraged to create climates that value critical thinking, transparency, and the courage to challenge unethical behavior. Additionally, intercultural sensitivity is essential for inclusive leadership. The article also reflects on the future of ethical leadership, acknowledging the immense pressure to compromise ethics in …
One Hundredth Anniversary Of The Eisenhower School For National Security And Resource Strategy: A Tribute In Three Verses,
2024
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University
One Hundredth Anniversary Of The Eisenhower School For National Security And Resource Strategy: A Tribute In Three Verses, Gregory D. Foster
Joint Force Quarterly
The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. Established in 1924 to address America’s post-World War I mobilization challenges, the school has evolved significantly over the decades. Initially named the Army Industrial College, it later became part of the National Defense University (NDU) in 1976. Reflecting a shift to address the complex strategic landscape of the modern world, it was renamed in 2012 to its current title. This special feature highlights the school's contributions, focusing on ethical challenges and the evolving role of the military profession. The articles span …
