Accession Number:

AD1157548

Title:

Hard Hands at a Glance: Decision-Making Mechanisms and the Case of William T. Sherman in 1864

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Master's Thesis]

Corporate Author:

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

Personal Author(s):

• Zelaya, David A.

Report Date:

2021-06-18

Pagination or Media Count:

101

Abstract:

U.S. Army doctrine assumes that better decision-making and tactical success leads to better operational outcomes. History, however, provides a more nuanced record. William T. Shermans 1864 Atlanta campaign provides ample opportunity to test whether tactical decision-making and the achievement of stated operational outcomes. The case supports the idea that military decisions are composed of a tactics and logistics mechanism. It also provides evidence that successful tactics can matter to operational success but are not necessary.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]