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A Clash Of Conflicting Priorities: Why Did The Battle For The Beveland Causeway Last Almost Three Weeks? 7 October - 24 October 1944, Robert W. Catsburg

Canadian Military History

This article examines the 2nd Canadian Division’s nearly three-week campaign to drive German forces from the Beveland Causeway, a key part of the Battle of the Scheldt. Despite having superior numbers, the Canadians—led by Brigadier Holley Keefler—were unable to break through the enemy lines at Woensdrecht. In the secondary literature, high praise is given to the skill of the German battle group, at the expense of Canadian combat effectiveness. Drawing on primary sources, this article highlights the aggravating factors that contributed to this unexpected stalemate. It shows that, independent of the courage and ability of the soldiers on the ground, …

The Clear-Up: The Anglo-American Experience In Southeastern Italy, 1943–1946, Amy Muschamp

Canadian Military History

As Allied forces gradually ascended Italy in the arduous Italian Campaign, the newly liberated country was left in chaos. Focusing on the often-overlooked experiences of Southeastern Italy, and in particular the area known today as the region of Molise, this article presents an analysis of the Allied clear-up operation within this tumultuous situation. The mass movement of people southwards has been described as the “real drama” of the war for those living in Molise and the experiences of the people here are representative of many in the rural south. Moreover, knowledge gained by Allied forces here would impact future operations …

From The Archives: Bringing Air To The Sea: Four Competing Paths To Developing U.S. Naval Aviation And Their Lessons, Sam J. Tangredi

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Sea Power And The American Interest: From The Civil War To The Great War, Ryan Wadle, John Fass Morton

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Great Naval Battles Of The Pacific War: The Official Admiralty Accounts: Midway, Coral Sea, Java Sea, Guadalcanal & Leyte Gulf, Richard Norton, John Grehan

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Winning Without Fighting: Irregular Warfare And Strategic Competition In The 21st Century, Kevin D. Stringer, Rebecca Patterson

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict With China, Richard Norton, Hal Brands, Michael Beckley

Naval War College Review

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Dark Nights, Deadly Waters: American Pt Boats At Guadalcanal, Ed Hernandez, Keith Warren Lloyd

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Lessons From The Admiral: Naval Wisdom And Sea Stories For Leaders, Edwin Handley, Mark C. Fava

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

The Art Of Military Innovation: Lessons From The Israel Defense Forces, Punsara Amarasinghe, Edward N. Luttwak, Eitan Shamir

Naval War College Review

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Us-China Rivalry: Great Power Competition In The Indo-Pacific, Andrew Erickson, Brian C. H. Fong

Naval War College Review

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At The Dawn Of A Naval Renaissance—India Takes A Relook At Mahan, Raja Menon

Naval War College Review

Mindful of its Chinese neighbor’s extraordinary naval expansion, India looks to bring Mahanian truths into a naval landscape that Captain Mahan might strain to recognize.

Sg Radar In The Solomon Islands Campaign—Assumptions, Perceptions, Reality, Leonard R. Heinz

Naval War College Review

Radar made its appearance in Pacific night combat in August 1942, but initial attempts to use the new technology in surface actions proved disappointing, leading to the development of a standardized combat information center organization on warships to gather, synthesize, analyze, and report information to commanders in real time.

Floating Fortresses—American Carriers’ Extraordinary Resilience To Battle Damage, Walker Gargagliano

Naval War College Review

On the basis of Cold War–era munitions accidents and World War II combat experience, U.S. carriers of today are far more resistant to battle damage than commonly believed.

Mission And Weapon Drive Fleet Design, Jeff Vandenengel

Naval War College Review

Today, the U.S. Navy’s primary mission is changing from power projection to sea control, and as a result its primary weapon is changing from the aerial bomb to the missile. Those shifts in mission and weapon will inevitably drive the Navy to a new fleet design, one different from the carrier-centric model that has dominated since World War II.

From The Editors, Sam J. Tangredi, Editor-In-Chief

Naval War College Review

No abstract provided.

Summer/Autumn 2025 Full Issue, The U.S. Naval War College

Naval War College Review

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Cmsi Translations #25: A New Pillar For Distant Oceans: Concepts For The Chinese Navy's New Generation Of General-Purpose Destroyers, Ying Tian

CMSI Translations

A recent unconfirmed rumor about the Chinese Navy developing a new general-purpose guidedmissile destroyer has stirred debate online. Many commenters argue that the Type 055 already offers exceptional capability across air defense, missile defense, anti-ship, anti-submarine, and general warfare roles, and is more than capable of meeting current mission needs. But because it’s expensive to build, it is not practical to produce in large numbers or to use for routine tasks, so it will likely remain a smaller part of the fleet. In contrast, the more affordable Type 052D class is limited by its size and displacement, which restricts how …

Book Review: Sir Basil Liddell Hart: Life, Thought, Legacy, Kevin Mcaleer

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Bruce Oliver Newsome

Reviewed by: Kevin McAleer

Bruce Oliver Newsome’s book examines the life of Sir Basil Liddell Hart, and his claim to have invented the Blitzkrieg style of war used by the Germans during World War II. Newsome provides evidence that disputes this claim, which the reviewer commends for its thoroughness and nuanced point of view.

©2025 Kevin McAleer

Book Review: Men Of God, Men Of War: Military Chaplains As Ministers, Warriors, And Prisoners, Geoff Bailey

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Author: Robert C. Doyle

Reviewed by: Chaplain (Colonel) Geoff Bailey, PhD, US Army War College chaplain and director of ethical development, Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, US Army War College

Robert C. Doyle offers a sweeping historical study of chaplains in American wars, revealing how faith and duty intersected on battlefields and in prison camps.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Part of an article draft by Bob Schieffer about Viet Cong attack.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about Corporal Joe Beaver Jr. in Vietnam.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about three marines, Carl Kirksey, Jerry Mills and Jim Turner, in Vietnam.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about Korean Marine Tiger Division.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about several soldiers in Vietnam.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about the delta war in Vietnam.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about Master Sergeant Rodolfo Salinas in Vietnam.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about Major Bruce Miller in Vietnam.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about a Vietnamese Delta operation.

Article Draft, Bob Schieffer

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Article draft by Bob Schieffer about Lieutenant Colonel Thomas D. Kelly in Vietnam. He also included notes on other soldiers.