On 29 December 1940, almost a full year before entering WW II, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt called America the “Arsenal of Democracy.” The phrase was an evocation that with Europe at war, the United States would build, sell, lend, or lease the democracies fighting Nazism and Fascism, the weaponry required to defeat their enemies. Americans did not fully support their president’s decision until the attack on … Continue reading The Arsenal of Europe
Because the study of war and warfare has been relegated to so few universities and ironically becoming ever-wider discussed by the uninformed, there is a widespread ignorance regarding this highly complex life and death human activity. As today’s title implies, I have written about this specific subject at least three times. You might want to have a quick scan of those previous posts before you … Continue reading Winning and Losing Part IV
In this podcast episode, Chuck and Marty delve into the captivating journey of Chuck’s writing career, exploring the intricate themes of trust and honour that permeate his military adventure novels. Chuck shares insights from his experiences as a former military commander, highlighting how trust becomes the cornerstone of effective leadership and successful operations. The discussion also touches upon Chuck’s upcoming publications, including a Canadian policy … Continue reading Our Newest Podcast 15 Mar 26
Book II is now available on Amazon! A reminder that if you have been meaning to read Book I but not yet got to it, you are in luck. The Kindle version has been reduced to $.99 The Cohort Trilogy is a character-driven military/espionage thriller. Beginning with the Cohort’s creation, it takes the reader into the heart high-risk global operations. The story arcs present camaraderie and moral ambiguity … Continue reading Cohort Trilogy Book II
I am pleased to announce that The Modern War Institute at West Point just published a short piece I wrote along with my friend and publisher Phil Halton. FYI. Continue reading A Word or Two on Drones
In Part I, I explained how a single hidden factor changed both the understanding of warfare and how individual soldiers fought in formations. Today let’s investigate briefly how dignity links certain aspects of military theory with certain aspects of political theory. After all, war is an extension of policy. How are politics, French tirailleur battalions, and Prussian Auftragstaktik linked? Let’s begin with the foundation of … Continue reading Dignity Part II
Marty and I have just dropped our latest podcast, where we delve into the complex issue of preparing for potential threats in today’s geopolitical climate, with a focus on Canada. Continue reading Marty and Chuck’s Latest Podcast
Linking humanity and military success. Anyone who has discussed Auftragstaktik with me, and why it is the secret ingredient that can bring battlefield excellence to our military, knows I constantly say the foundation of Auftragstaktik is trust. Leaders must trust their subordinates to do what needs to be done, even in the absence of orders and supervision. Likewise, subordinates must trust their leaders and believe … Continue reading Dignity Part I
If the linkages above are unclear, look at last year’s blogs (July, Sep and Oct) or read Strategia. My point is simple: If you don’t understand these connections, then you may believe that your tactical victory (in battle, in business, in a relationship) is actually strategic. There will a strategic outcome to your tactical move; but it may not be what you expected. The best … Continue reading Strategy/Operations/Tactics
For those who have been waiting to see where Skip and the Cohort go next, the wait is almost over. Book II will be released on Amazon Books in mid-March. If you have been meaning to read Book I but not yet got to it, you are in luck. The Kindle version has been reduced to $.99 in anticipation of the release of Book II. … Continue reading The Cohort Trilogy
