The Pentagon and the Art of War: The Question of Military Reform by Edward N. Luttwak

The Pentagon and the Art of War: The Question of Military Reform by Edward N. Luttwak describes the bureaucratic disaster that was the United States military in the 1980s. Many of the criticisms Luttwak levels at the military such as short-term deployments and a lack of interest in military science is still valid today.

There are a few strange comments along the way for instance that multiple similar weapons platforms should be maintained for a strategic advantage. This would cause logistical issues.

The solution he suggests is a form of unification at least at the higher levels. Considering the ongoing whining about this in the Canadian Forces I don't think it was practical than or now for the American military.

Recommended.

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