Command in Modern War

April 20, 2023 00:35:56
Command in Modern War
Modern War Institute
Command in Modern War

Apr 20 2023 | 00:35:56

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Show Notes

Would Patton be an effective battlefield commander today? Do the characteristics of successful commanders generally remain constant over time? Or do they evolve alongside—and in response to—the changing character of warfare? And if they do change, what traits will commanders need on the battlefields of today and tomorrow? Dr. Anthony King, the author of the book Command: The Twenty-First-Century General, joins this episode to discuss these questions and more.

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