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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Nov 3, 2019 • 12min
Firepower 26: Archie - The Development of Anti Aircraft Artillery
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and is presented by COL Chris Hunter. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Oct 28, 2019 • 19min
Firepower 25: Feeding the guns - From Arsenal to Gun Position
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and is presented by MAJ Ian Finlayson RAAOC. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Oct 24, 2019 • 34min
47 - Military Innovation and Creativity with GEN Kenney and the Battle of the Bismarck Sea
Explore the innovative tactics, mechanics, and organization of the 5th Air Force led by GEN Kenney in preparation for the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. Learn about the achievements and contributions of military officers, the role of inter-service rivalry and organizational culture in fostering innovation, the challenges of military innovation, and the concepts of empowerment, mission command, and problem framing in winning battles.
Oct 16, 2019 • 30min
46 - The Battle of the Bismarck Sea
We look at the crucial at what was probably the most important 15 minutes in the entire New Guinea campaign - the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Oct 9, 2019 • 27min
45 - Leadership and Morale on Palliers Hill
With such difficult terrain and being outnumbered, how could Palliers Hill have been a victory for 9 Platoon from the 2/14th? 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Oct 5, 2019 • 25min
44 - The considerations for the defense of Palliers Hill
We discuss the considerations for the defense of Palliers Hill. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Sep 29, 2019 • 23min
Firepower 24: Shell Shock - The precursor to post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What was Shell Shock and how did it manifest itself in WW1? What treatments were available and how successful were they? GPCAPT Sany McFarlane AO discusses these issues along with the long term impact of Shell Shock and it's evolution in diagnosis and treatment through WW2 and the Vietnam War. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Sep 22, 2019 • 13min
Firepower 23: The French Artillery at Verdun
This presentation, part of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower: Lessons from the Great War Seminar Series and is presented by Doctor Roger Lee. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Sep 4, 2019 • 30min
43 - Considerations for the attack on Pallier's Hill
We look at the considerations for the attack as LT Pallier assaults the hill that would come to bear his name. Please visit the show notes, the drone footage of the hill will provide a much better understanding of the terrain and why this was such a difficult mission. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
Aug 29, 2019 • 28min
42 - The attack goes in on Pallier's Hill
How did LT Pallier attack this seemingly impossible objective. A dug in enemy, minimal OS, limited time and very, very difficult terrain? Please visit the show notes, the drone footage of the hill will provide a much better understanding of the terrain and why this was such a difficult mission. 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. If you've learnt something from today's podcast, please leave a review for the Podcast on your podcast player.
