E100: The Second Battle of Kursk

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare

The war in Ukraine has taken a very interesting, and I think, exciting turn of events. The advent of combined arms maneuver warfare reminiscent of armored offensives in that region eight decades ago. It is impossible to conduct an in-depth analysis at this time. There is too much going on and we really know little about order of battle or Ukrainian objectives. StilI, I felt the need to talk about this ongoing battle for a several reasons. Most important of these is that it is an example of the type of maneuver warfare that is possible and should be a feature of this war.

Reference: (As always) Clausewitz, C, On War, Edited and Translated by Michael Howard and Peter Paret ©1984

Music:

• Holst, G., The Planets: Mars, Bringer of War (Internet Archives)
• Kiilstofte, J., The Cavalry, Machinimasound (Licensed)