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Articles filed under Doctrine and Strategy on Plain War: 21 pieces, each written from a named podcast episode and credited to its show and its date.

The Chieftain · July 18, 2026

Shillelagh Missile: A Historical Overview

Discover the history and characteristics of the Shillelagh missile and its use.Ward Carroll · August 18, 2026

Understanding the USS Washington Deployment and Carrier Rotation Strategy

Explore the strategic and logistical implications of the USS George Washington replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln in the sensitive North Arabian Sea region.Ward Carroll · August 14, 2026

USS Lincoln Morale: Insights into Crew Challenges and Carrier Deployment Strains

Explore the challenges faced by USS Abraham Lincoln's crew during extended deployments and discover insights into carrier operations and strategies.Perun · August 9, 2026

Force Design Principles from Emutopia: Lessons on Military Structure

Exploring how absurd procurement choices in a fictional military reveal key lessons about real-world force design principles and strategies.Perun · August 23, 2026

Ukraine Battlefield Tactics in 2026 and Russian Assault Strategies

Analyzing how Ukraine and Russia adapt their tactics, deploying drones, artillery, and infantry in a complex battlefield environment in 2026.CaspianReport · June 24, 2026

Five Paths to a US Ground Invasion of Iran: Strategic Options and Risks

Explore the strategic challenges and risks of a US ground invasion of Iran, its military geography, and the five primary routes into the region.The Chieftain · August 29, 2026

Inside the Sullivan Cup: Modern Tank Gunnery Drills and Evaluation

Uncover how the Sullivan Cup evaluates tank crews through rigorous gunnery and physical challenges, focusing on crew coordination and modern gunnery drills.Anders Puck Nielsen · August 29, 2026

Russia's Possible Mobilization: Assessments and Considerations

A discussion on potential Russian mobilization, its likelihood, implications, and associated challenges, as analyzed by Anders Puck Nielsen.Perun · August 30, 2026

Examining the Ballistic Missile Resurgence in Modern Warfare

An in-depth analysis of the resurgence of ballistic missiles in 21st-century warfare, their strategic utility, associated costs, and implications.