Command classic: Homer's Greek epic offers leadership lessons for modern warriors

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Homer's famous Greek epic "Iliad" is the first work of Western civilization and is filled with a complex tale of anger, fate, war, and humanity. It is a commentary on wartime leadership, and on the virtues and vices of commanders. This epic offers the 21st century warriors a lesson that it is important to glimpse into the minds of people to understand them before defeating them, demonstrating a meticulous grasp of tactics, technology, alliances, and logistics.

Greece, Works, Military strategy, Electronic warfare, The Iliad (Poem), Homer (Greek poet)

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Technology and leadership

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The increase in dependence of the military on technology appears to be an imminent threat to the military leadership as exposure to more information is leading the subordinates to question the validity of their leader's decisions.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Aviation Mobile Radio Equip, Usage, Evaluation, Aircraft communications, Command of troops, Aircraft communication

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De facto women warriors

Article Abstract:

The author presents an analysis of the history and possible future use of women in the armed forces in front-line operations.

Military policy, Women in war, United States. Armed Forces

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