General Alphonse Juin: A Case Study in Leadership and Coalition Warfare (Italy 1943-1944)
Abstract
Although little known, the successful contribution of French forces under the command of General Alphonse Juin to the Italian Campaign during World War II was of critical importance to the Allied war effort. It enabled the reemergence of a unified France under arms and served as a spectacular example of effective combat leadership in coalition warfare. General Juin's operational achievements were instrumental in the process of reestablishing France as a credible ally. A successful French commitment in the Italian Campaign was a prerequisite for General de Gaulle to allow France to come back around the table and to have a word in the fight that lay ahead, especially in the liberation of mainland France. The French participation in the Italian Theater of Operations exemplifies how military achievements can be a powerful leverage in support of a policy. Interestingly enough, parallels can be drawn between the Italian Campaign and most' recent military operations involving French troops under American leadership.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 04, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA600596
Entities
People
- Ludovic Danigo
Organizations
- Marine Corps University