Does a distinct American way of war actually exist?
In short: Following the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, debate has intensified regarding the nature of American military strategy. This lecture examines the intellectual origins of the term 'American Way of War' and its influence on military and scholarly thought.
Professor Brian McAllister Linn explores the intellectual antecedents of the 'American Way of War' concept. The lecture investigates how this term has shaped both academic discourse and the practical military ideas used by the United States to conduct warfare.
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