Claire Lee Chennault: Military Genius,

Abstract

The military genius is a rare and valued individual. Carl von Clausewitz wrote extensively on the necessity for and determinants of the military genius. Specifically he wrote of the need for an inquiring mind, a comprehensive approach, and a calm head. Claire Lee Chennault lived during a time when these qualities of genius were critically important to the United States. This paper examines Chennault's actions within Clausewitz's definition and explores the reactions of those around him during his life.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA328396

Entities

People

  • Philip N. Brown

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Doctrine
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Governments
  • Instructors
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design