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The Evolution of British Combined Arms Doctrine

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Coordinating armor, infantry, and artillery to maximize combat power for achieving objectives at a minimal cost in lives. This posting focuses on the evolution of British Army doctrine and the practice of the...

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Allied Differences over Strategy

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SHAEF’s Strategy Prior to D-Day Prior to D-Day, the Allied Combined Chiefs of Staff (CCS) provided direction to General Eisenhower, the Commander of the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), on the...

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Lorraine Campaign Case Study: Introduction

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In the early days of this blog, I posted a series of articles using the Normandy campaign as a case study on how to use reading, map study, miniature wargaming, and battlefield visits to study military operations in the...

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Normandy Case Study: Planning Your Visit to the Normandy Battlefields

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Earlier blogs have addressed important considerations in planning a visit to the Normandy battlefields.  Here are some suggestions and ideas specifically regarding Normandy. How to See It There are several options:...

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