Tactics 101: 030 – Planning the Defense
This installment in the continuing Tactics 101 series from Armchair General focuses on defensive planning and, specifically, the mental model a commander should pursue when he must defend a position.
Read MoreRemember 9/11
After returning from 10 days in Afghanistan, a retired U.S. Army colonel reflects on 9-11 and the sacrifices made by Soliders in its aftermath.
Read MoreNovember 2008 Issue: Patton vs. Rommel
The November 2008 issue of Armchair General magazine compares George S. Patton and Erwin Rommel, plus articles on the Katyn Forest Massacre, Napoleon's Old Guard, Tito, Kasserine Pass, an interview with Carlo D'Este and more.
Read MoreNovember 2008 Mailbag
Letters to Armchair General magazine, including "The Man Who Never Was" and a lyrical work by a 12-year-old poet.
Read MoreOff-the-Shelf Computer Games Aid Military Training
Why would the U.S. military off-the-shelf computer games in its training? Dr. James Sterrett, simulations instructor from the Digital Leader Development Center, explains how these consumer games help to develop combat leadership skills.
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