Unprepared: America and its Military's Lack of Preparation in its Initial Battles

Abstract

America's military preparation and their ability to perform in initial battles of a conflict have failed to meet the standard of excellence that the U.S. military has shown throughout history. This article will look at a few battles in our history and discuss the preparations, or lack thereof, that were made for the battles. America and its military have not been prepared for its initial battles in conflict and have a continuing history that show lessons have not been learned.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 2009
Accession Number
AD1127313

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  • James P. Rogers

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  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Afghanistan
  • Battles
  • Civil War
  • Doctrine
  • Governments
  • Iraqi-War
  • Leadership
  • National Governments
  • New York
  • Recruiting
  • South Carolina
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Tennessee
  • Terrorists
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Vietnam War
  • War

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