What Do the Experiences of the United States and Japan during the Second World War Suggest about the Dangers Posed by Interservice Rivalries?
Abstract
The three following dangers of interservice rivalries are suggested by the experiences of the United States and Japan during the Second World War. Notably, these dangers were common to fundamentally different militaries and political systems. They should be considered a signpost to the scholars and military professionals of today as a cautionary tale to be avoided in future conflicts. First, individual services prioritized relevancy at the expense of effective combined operations. Second, competition between services leads to suboptimal resource allocation. Finally, interservice rivalry resulted in inefficiencies during the war effort.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 26, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1210389
Entities
People
- Robert L. Johnson
Organizations
- Naval War College