The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.
James Eling
Professional Military Education in 30 minute sessions. Historic Battles study through current doctrine to gain lessons learned. Tactics, Strategy, Combined Arms, Military Leadership in a format for Unit PME programs.
We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.
We study the great battles to draw the lessons on strategy, tactics and leadership. Get your lessons learned here rather than in AAR format.
Episodes
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Sep 9, 2020 • 19min
54 - Preparing for the Battle of Long Tan with LT COL Harry Smith
This is Part I of our interview with LT COL Harry Smith, the OC of Delta Coy / 6 RAR at the Battle of Long Tan. This episode has Harry discussing his career at 2 Commando Company and his training philosophy. We've also interviewed Dave Sabben about the Battle of Long Tan. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Jun 20, 2020 • 22min
53 - Royal Navy Mission Command at the Battle of Cape St Vincent
This is Part III of our look at Lord Horatio Nelson and the practice of Mission Command. Check out episode 1 of our Nelson and Mission Command series. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Jun 14, 2020 • 20min
52 - Lord Nelson and the Battle of Cape St Vincent
This is Part II of our look at Lord Horatio Nelson and the practice of Mission Command. Check out episode 1 of our Nelson and Mission Command series. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Jun 10, 2020 • 24min
51 - Lord Horatio Nelson and Mission Command
This is Part I of our look at Lord Horatio Nelson and the practice of Mission Command. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
May 19, 2020 • 18min
Firepower 48: Artillery Spotting, Air Drops and Ground Attacks
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series. This session is presented by Air Commodore Mark Lax (Retd) Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
May 16, 2020 • 36min
Firepower 49: Hamel and Amiens Questions and Answer
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series. This panel is hosted by Dr Tim McKenna and features discussion with Ellen Creswell, Dr Meleah Hampton, MAJ GEN Paul Stevens, RAA (Retd) and Air Commodore Mark LAX, RAAF (Retd) Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
May 16, 2020 • 18min
Firepower 47: The Amiens Offensive
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series. MAJ GEN Paul Stevens highlights the evolution of artillery tactics as they were in 1918. How was artillery controlled in the advance? Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Apr 25, 2020 • 19min
Firepower 46: The Fireplan from Hell
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series. This session is presented by Dr Meleah Hampton. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Apr 20, 2020 • 17min
Firepower 45: Technological Testing at the Battle of Hamel
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series. This session is presented by Ellen Creswell. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
Mar 20, 2020 • 26min
50 - The Birth of Australian Special Forces
This is the first part of our study of the raid on Salamaua. We look at the genesis of SF in the Australian Army. Why were they formed in the first place? What was the detailed planning process that saw the formation of the Independent Companies and what were the likely tasks that they would undertake. Check out the show notes for the podcast for all of the information that we cover in this episode as well as the images and other details that didn't make it into the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter or Facebook.
