The US Army Will Experience Battlefield Surprise—Here’s How to Prepare Leaders and Organizations to Overcome It
On October 6, 1973 the Israel Defense Forces were surprised when the Egyptian and Syrian armed...
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James K. Greer | 10.31.19 | Commentary & Analysis
On October 6, 1973 the Israel Defense Forces were surprised when the Egyptian and Syrian armed...
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The dynamic, multi-domain battlefield of the future will undoubtedly create challenges for a wide...
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