Accession Number:

AD1105634

Title:

The Value of History for Military Professionals

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Fort Bliss United States

Personal Author(s):

• Glenn,David T.

Report Date:

2008-09-08

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

The thesis of this paper is that the study of military history is vital to military professionals not because it provides answers, but because it helps us understand the problems. This paper attempts to demonstrate the value of studying history for military professionals while pointing out some common pitfalls and errors that are routinely made in both the study of history and in attempting to draw meaningful conclusions from history. It also attempts to point out ways in which to avoid these pitfalls. Finally, it attempts to demonstrate exactly how history can best be employed by military professionals.

Descriptors:

• military history
• lessons learned
• military planning
• military strategy

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Humanities and History

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE