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Manoeuvre theory is in a coma
Season 3 · Episode 1

Manoeuvre theory is in a coma

This Means War

August 31, 202337m 2s

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Show Notes

The opportunities to use manoeuvrist theory on contemporary battlefields are scarce, if they exist at all. Professor Tony King talks to Peter about the three conditions he believes are necessary for it to be successful (movement and scale, defining will and cohesion, and delegated command). Given the geometry, topography and telemetry of today's battlefields we would perhaps be better off educating leaders about alternatives to manoeuvrism.