Accession Number:

AD1023229

Title:

Wellington's Battles Against Political Ambiguity

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Air Command And Staff College Maxwell Air Force Base United States

Personal Author(s):

• Seddon,Jefferson W.

Report Date:

2012-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

It is an unfortunate fact that history is replete with examples of disconnects between a governments desires and the realms of military possibility. This has led to military stagnation and, at worst, disaster. However, militaries continually fail to appreciate that astute political acumen and an ability to deal with government strategic ambiguity can be just as important to a military commander as operational brilliance. Therefore, it is important for commanders to draw lessons and inspiration from history.

Descriptors:

• military commanders
• military operations
• governments
• military strategy
• doctrine
• military history
• lessons learned
• United Kingdom

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE