Operational Art and Insurgency War: Nathanael Greene's Campaign in the Carolinas
Abstract
This monograph uses Major General Nathanael Greene's Southern Campaign, 1780-1781, as an historical case study to demonstrate both the validity and the utility of current operational art as it applies to understanding the design and execution of insurgency war. The monograph defines the concepts of insurgency war and operational art. It covers the strategic situation that confronted General Nathanael Green in the Southern theater of war. It proceeds to examine Greene's insurgency war in the South by demonstrating how Greene established his operational ends, means, and ways. Key theoretical points, and the necessity for battle are discussed, and it is shown how they apply directly to insurgency war. The monograph concludes by presenting the thought that insurgency war is not a unique form of war, but, rather, a different way of using means to achieve a desired end.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 04, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA195301
Entities
People
- Edward E. Hoffer
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College