Peter Mansoor

Dr. Peter Mansoor, a retired Army Colonel and military history professor, shares insights from his book on General Douglas MacArthur's controversial return to the Philippines. He delves into MacArthur's innovative military strategies, showcasing his adaptability and the vital role of Filipino guerrillas. The conversation also highlights the complexities of joint operations, logistical challenges, and the delicate balance of leadership dynamics in a military campaign. Mansoor draws lessons from World War II that remain relevant for modern-day military strategies.

Colonel Peter Mansoor, a retired U.S. Army officer and military historian at Ohio State University, dives into the intense liberation of the Philippines during World War II. He reveals the significance of Douglas MacArthur's overlooked strategies and the critical role of guerrilla warfare. Mansoor shares personal insights on military leadership and decision-making, drawing parallels between historical and modern conflicts. He also addresses troubling war crimes and the complexities of command responsibility faced by military leaders during this tumultuous campaign.

Tom Cotterill, acting defence editor at The Telegraph, explains technical details of Iran’s missile strike on Diego Garcia. Peter Mansoor, retired US Army colonel and military historian, assesses hard power options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss missile capabilities, risks of island seizures and amphibious raids, special operations to seize enriched uranium, and why any military effort could become a prolonged quagmire.