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In Pursuit of Military Excellence: The Evolution of Operational Theory
This authoritative work provides a scientific interpretation of operational art—the critical field of military knowledge positioned between strategy and tactics. Authored by Brigadier General (ret.) Shimon Naveh of the Israeli Defence Forces and Doctor of History from King's College, London, this hardcover volume traces the complete evolution of operational awareness from its emergence to its development as a full-fledged theory.
Comprehensive Analysis of Operational Art
The book clarifies the substance of operational art and constructs a cognitive framework for critical analysis of military operations. It chronicles the stages in the evolution of operational theory, beginning with 19th-century military thought and progressing through the development of Blitzkrieg tactics. This systematic approach provides military professionals, defense scholars, and historians with essential insights into how operational thinking has shaped modern warfare.
Soviet Military Doctrine Explored
For the first time in comprehensive detail, this volume examines the Soviet theories of Deep Operations and Strike Manoeuvre that emerged during the 1920s and 1930s. These doctrines represented revolutionary thinking in military planning and execution, fundamentally changing how large-scale operations were conceived and conducted. The author's analysis demonstrates how these Soviet innovations influenced subsequent Western military thinking.
Connection to Modern Military Theory
The book argues that Soviet operational doctrines eventually led to the crystallization of the American Airland Battle theory, which was successfully implemented during the Gulf War. This connection between historical military thought and contemporary application makes the work essential reading for understanding modern campaign planning and military education.
Academic and Professional Value
Published by Routledge Academic Press in March 1997, this volume serves both academic researchers in defense studies and professional military officers seeking to deepen their understanding of operational theory. The author's dual perspective as a combat veteran and academic historian provides unique insights into the practical application of theoretical concepts.
This book offers a scientific interpretation of the field of military knowledge situated between strategy and tactics, better known as operational art', and traces the evolution of operational awareness and its culmination in a full-fledged theory. The author, a Brigadier General (ret.) in the Israeli Defence Forces and Doctor of History, King's College, London, clarifies the substance of operational art' and constructs a cognitive framework for its critical analysis. He chronicles the stages in the evolution of operational theory from the emergence of 19th-century military thought to Blitzkrieg. For the first time the Soviet theories of Deep Operations' and Strike Manoeuvre' that emerged in the 1920s and 1930 are discussed. The author argues that it is these doctrines that eventually led to the crystallization of the American Airland Battle theory, successfully implemented in the Gulf War.
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In Pursuit of Military Excellence: The Evolution of Operational Theory
This authoritative work provides a scientific interpretation of operational art—the critical field of military knowledge positioned between strategy and tactics. Authored by Brigadier General (ret.) Shimon Naveh of the Israeli Defence Forces and Doctor of History from King's College, London, this hardcover volume traces the complete evolution of operational awareness from its emergence to its development as a full-fledged theory.
Comprehensive Analysis of Operational Art
The book clarifies the substance of operational art and constructs a cognitive framework for critical analysis of military operations. It chronicles the stages in the evolution of operational theory, beginning with 19th-century military thought and progressing through the development of Blitzkrieg tactics. This systematic approach provides military professionals, defense scholars, and historians with essential insights into how operational thinking has shaped modern warfare.
Soviet Military Doctrine Explored
For the first time in comprehensive detail, this volume examines the Soviet theories of Deep Operations and Strike Manoeuvre that emerged during the 1920s and 1930s. These doctrines represented revolutionary thinking in military planning and execution, fundamentally changing how large-scale operations were conceived and conducted. The author's analysis demonstrates how these Soviet innovations influenced subsequent Western military thinking.
Connection to Modern Military Theory
The book argues that Soviet operational doctrines eventually led to the crystallization of the American Airland Battle theory, which was successfully implemented during the Gulf War. This connection between historical military thought and contemporary application makes the work essential reading for understanding modern campaign planning and military education.
Academic and Professional Value
Published by Routledge Academic Press in March 1997, this volume serves both academic researchers in defense studies and professional military officers seeking to deepen their understanding of operational theory. The author's dual perspective as a combat veteran and academic historian provides unique insights into the practical application of theoretical concepts.
This book offers a scientific interpretation of the field of military knowledge situated between strategy and tactics, better known as operational art', and traces the evolution of operational awareness and its culmination in a full-fledged theory. The author, a Brigadier General (ret.) in the Israeli Defence Forces and Doctor of History, King's College, London, clarifies the substance of operational art' and constructs a cognitive framework for its critical analysis. He chronicles the stages in the evolution of operational theory from the emergence of 19th-century military thought to Blitzkrieg. For the first time the Soviet theories of Deep Operations' and Strike Manoeuvre' that emerged in the 1920s and 1930 are discussed. The author argues that it is these doctrines that eventually led to the crystallization of the American Airland Battle theory, successfully implemented in the Gulf War.
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