This book provides an excellent lens through which one can examine the traditional models of operational staffs, the challenges of 21st-century realities, and the ongoing weaknesses and failures of the U.S. Friedman makes a compelling case that war, strategy, and tactics have, at least in part, an inherent political nature. Mike Pavelec, chair, Department of Airpower, Air Command and Staff College In On Operations, B. This is a must-read for any aspiring staff officer. Then, as in previous writings, builds a new theory towards a reconceptualization of the Operational Art for modern practitioners, building bridges between tactics and strategy. Taylor, author of Every Citizen a Soldier Lee Drain Endowed University Professorship, Angelo State University Friedman deconstructs the ideas and history of Operational Level of War and Operational Art in this concise volume. Anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of this crucial aspect of war will profit from reading it. In this fine book, Friedman explores the invaluable contribution of military staffs to a broad spectrum of endeavors, ranging from tactical to strategic. Friedman's On Operations follows up his highly successful previous works, this time delving into the critically important realm of operational art. Operational art represents something of a niche topic, but for those studying it, Friedman's work is the proverbial must-read. His articulation of operational art and its constituent disciplines are both logical and clear. On Operations is both well-written and a solid work of theory supported by strong historical research.
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