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Corporate Culture- Royal Newfoundland Regiment – The Battle of Beaumont-Hamel

A Sun Tzu Moment. “He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.” The Battle. An organization must build a corporate culture that will support its...

Micro Strategic Thoughts – Communication with the 3Fs

I joined the Army at a young age. One of the first steps up for a small leadership role requires completion of a junior...

Bent double, like old beggars under sacks

I wanted to share with you... My grandfather (Leonard Joseph Power) served with the BEF and was buried for a short time under the...

Speed and the Element of Surprise- German strategy in France in 1940

“He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious” The Battle. B. H. Liddell Hart describes the German strategy in France in 1940 as meeting with great success...

New Mental Models – Battle of Taranto

“If the enemy leaves the door open, you must rush in.” The Battle. “The naval Battle of Taranto took place on the night of 11 November...

The Weapon – Money: To Expand Sphere of Influence

"Win all without fighting." The Battle. To win all without fighting, nations must first decide which nations they want to expand their sphere of influence. An...

Stealth and the Element of Surprise- The Underlying Reasons for Emerging Trade Blocks

"It is according to the shapes that I lay the plans for victory, but the multitude does not comprehend this.  Although everyone can see...

Strong military culture – Military professionalism and organizational learning between wars

“If one ignorant of military matters (military culture) is sent to participate in the administration of the army, then in every movement there will...

Exploit the opportunity – the Maginot line vs German Blitzkrieg

“What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: one cannot afford to neglect opportunity”  The Battle. It is not necessary to throw in the towel just because your global competitors have more and better technology. Speed and the correct...

Economy of Effort – Introduction of the tank at Cambrai

“Now to win battles and take your objectives, but to fail to exploit these achievements is an omnious and may be described as a...

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