Comments on: The Principles of War: Introduction http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/ Speak Victorian, Think Pagan Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:32:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 10. Administration http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384428 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 10. Administration Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:02:46 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384428 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 9. Co-operation http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384376 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 9. Co-operation Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:35:10 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384376 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 8. Flexibility http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384343 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 8. Flexibility Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:15:10 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384343 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 7. Economy of Effort http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384275 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 7. Economy of Effort Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:40:54 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384275 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 6. Concentration of force http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384145 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 6. Concentration of force Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:05:22 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384145 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 5. Surprise http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384128 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 5. Surprise Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:05:02 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384128 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 4. Security http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384031 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 4. Security Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:27:24 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-384031 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 3. Offensive Action http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383936 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 3. Offensive Action Sun, 25 May 2008 12:14:29 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383936 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 2. Maintenance of Morale http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383910 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 2. Maintenance of Morale Fri, 23 May 2008 06:22:50 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383910 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 1. Selection and Maintenance of the Aim http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383890 ComingAnarchy.com » Blog Archive » The Principles of War: 1. Selection and Maintenance of the Aim Wed, 21 May 2008 22:06:22 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383890 [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...] [...] post is part of the Principles of War series. See the introductory post or browse all posts with the principles of war [...]

]]> By: IJ http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383883 IJ Wed, 21 May 2008 08:36:24 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383883 Further to the above, recent developments in Europe. Aircraft carriers may become the catalyst for effective defence policy in Europe. Sharing is on the cards. It is reported that, in general, Britain and France are worried about the cost of independent defence, lack of public support and European ineffectiveness in the present arrangements. But no word yet on merging hugely expensive nuclear forces. Further to the above, recent developments in Europe.

Aircraft carriers may become the catalyst for effective defence policy in Europe. Sharing is on the cards. It is reported that, in general, Britain and France are worried about the cost of independent defence, lack of public support and European ineffectiveness in the present arrangements. But no word yet on merging hugely expensive nuclear forces.

]]> By: zenpundit http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383878 zenpundit Wed, 21 May 2008 02:57:34 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383878 I'm looking forward to this as well. It would be a good idea for the American military as well; it's hard to master the fundamentals if no time is ever really spent on knowing the fundament. I’m looking forward to this as well. It would be a good idea for the American military as well; it’s hard to master the fundamentals if no time is ever really spent on knowing the fundament.

]]> By: von Kaufman-Turkstansky http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383871 von Kaufman-Turkstansky Tue, 20 May 2008 20:47:23 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383871 And who will be posting the 48 Laws of Power? Don't mind me. I am looking forward to YH's posts too. And who will be posting the 48 Laws of Power?

Don’t mind me. I am looking forward to YH’s posts too.

]]> By: Younghusband http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383868 Younghusband Tue, 20 May 2008 16:44:51 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383868 Ralph, as noted most of the ten come out of the experience of WWII, so some of the principles you mention will make an appearance. The principles are similar to those mentioned in the wikipedia article IJ links to. I am glad so many of you are interested in this series. I welcome all of your comments. Ralph, as noted most of the ten come out of the experience of WWII, so some of the principles you mention will make an appearance. The principles are similar to those mentioned in the wikipedia article IJ links to. I am glad so many of you are interested in this series. I welcome all of your comments.

]]> By: Benjamin Walthrop http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383867 Benjamin Walthrop Tue, 20 May 2008 16:36:50 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383867 This may be a very interesting discussion. I look forward to other's thoughts on if things are really "different this time." My hope is that the answer is yes, and we can fundamentally challenge the priciples of war. I am skeptical and am eager to be convinced that I am wrong. This may be a very interesting discussion. I look forward to other’s thoughts on if things are really “different this time.” My hope is that the answer is yes, and we can fundamentally challenge the priciples of war. I am skeptical and am eager to be convinced that I am wrong.

]]> By: Ralph Hitchens http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383866 Ralph Hitchens Tue, 20 May 2008 14:54:20 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383866 Hmmm... We talking about big war, or war at the practical level? Things like concentration, economy of force, etc. Should be interesting. I think U.S. Grant once said that the principles of war were simple enough to be scribbled on the back of an envelope, which always seemed right to me. Hmmm… We talking about big war, or war at the practical level? Things like concentration, economy of force, etc. Should be interesting. I think U.S. Grant once said that the principles of war were simple enough to be scribbled on the back of an envelope, which always seemed right to me.

]]> By: Chirol http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383864 Chirol Tue, 20 May 2008 10:34:05 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383864 Looking forward to it too! Looking forward to it too!

]]> By: IJ http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383862 IJ Tue, 20 May 2008 08:54:14 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383862 Very topical. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_science" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a> has some information about it. We are told that the aim of the nation's military is fundamental. But the priorities of nations change regularly, not least with each incoming administration. And internationally Nato suffers from national governments having different aims; even the EU can't persuade its nations to agree to a common foreign policy. An infinite number of aims means lots of scope for clashes. Moreover public support for the aim is crucial - a government might want its military to pursue a risky and expensive foreign policy but that can only continue surely in the short-term. Bottom line? The military is the handmaiden of foreign policy. A comparison of the foreign policy of nations would also be useful - for starters, which nations support the United Nations as head of the world's political order? Territorial disputes and peacekeeping statistics mentioned here in the past suggest the UN has little support from many quarters. Very topical. Wikipedia has some information about it. We are told that the aim of the nation’s military is fundamental. But the priorities of nations change regularly, not least with each incoming administration. And internationally Nato suffers from national governments having different aims; even the EU can’t persuade its nations to agree to a common foreign policy. An infinite number of aims means lots of scope for clashes.

Moreover public support for the aim is crucial – a government might want its military to pursue a risky and expensive foreign policy but that can only continue surely in the short-term.

Bottom line? The military is the handmaiden of foreign policy. A comparison of the foreign policy of nations would also be useful – for starters, which nations support the United Nations as head of the world’s political order? Territorial disputes and peacekeeping statistics mentioned here in the past suggest the UN has little support from many quarters.

]]> By: Dan tdaxp http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383851 Dan tdaxp Mon, 19 May 2008 22:11:40 +0000 http://cominganarchy.com/2008/05/19/the-principles-of-war-introduction/#comment-383851 Looking forward to it! Looking forward to it!

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