Ignoring Failure: General DePuy and the Dangers of Interwar Escapism.

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Title:	Ignoring Failure: General DePuy and the Dangers of Interwar Escapism.
Authors:	Burke, Eric Michael
Source:	Military Review. Jan/Feb2023, Vol. 103 Issue 1, p42-58. 17p.
Subjects:	War, Interwar Period (1918-1939), Israel-Arab War, 1973, United States armed forces, Israel-Arab War, 1967
Abstract:	The article focuses on the danger of interwar escapism in military operations and emphasizes the importance of anticipating the the war and preparing for them. Topics include the United States' heavy reliance on firepower-oriented tactics during the Vietnam War, the influence of first commander of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) , William DePuy on setting a cultural trend in the mid-1970s, and the importance of preparing for likely transitions based on national strategies.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	The article focuses on the danger of interwar escapism in military operations and emphasizes the importance of anticipating the the war and preparing for them. Topics include the United States' heavy reliance on firepower-oriented tactics during the Vietnam War, the influence of first commander of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) , William DePuy on setting a cultural trend in the mid-1970s, and the importance of preparing for likely transitions based on national strategies.
ISSN:	00264148