Next War

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Reimagining How We Fight

John F Antal

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Casemate Publishers
01 November 2023

21st century history: from c 2000 -; Military history; Theory of warfare & military science; Defence strategy, planning & research

An analysis of the lessons learned from recent wars, including the conflict in Ukraine, and how top war-fighting disrupters are transforming the methods of warfare.

The nature of war is constant change. We live in an era of exponential technological acceleration which is transforming how wars are waged. Today, the battlespace is transparent; multi-domain sensors can see anything, and long-range precision fire can target everything that is observed. Autonomous weapons can be unleashed into the battlespace and attack any target from above, hitting the weakest point of tanks and armored vehicles. The velocity of war is hyper-fast.

Battle shock is the operational, informational, and organizational paralysis induced by the rapid convergence of key disrupters in the battlespace. It occurs when the tempo of operations is so fast, and the means so overwhelming, that the enemy cannot think, decide, or act in time. Hit with too many attacks in multiple domains, all occurring simultaneously, the enemy is paralyzed. In short, the keys to decisive victory in war is to generate battle shock.

Imagine a peer fight against Communist China, a new war in Europe against a resurgent Russia, or a conflict against Iran in the Middle East. How can our forces survive an enemy-first strike in these circumstances? Can we adapt to the ever-accelerating tempo of war?

Will our forces be able to mask from enemy sensors? How will leaders execute command and control in a degraded communications environment? Will our command posts survive? Will our commanders see and understand what is happening in order to plan, decide, and act in real time? This book addresses these tough questions and more.

AUTHOR: John Antal's purpose in life is to develop leaders and inspire service. He is a best-selling author and a thought-leader in military affairs and leadership. He has written and spoken extensively about leadership, the art of war, and the changing methods of warfare. His latest book Seven Seconds to Die: A Military Analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Future of Warfighting (Casemate, 2022), was an Amazon best-seller .

By: John F Antal
Imprint: Casemate Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781636243351
ISBN 10: 1636243355
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 01 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Colonel John Antal U.S. Army (Ret.) is the author of over a dozen books on military and leadership subjects, including Seven Seconds to Die: A Military Analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Future of Warfighting (Casemate, 2022) and Next War: Reimagining How We Fight (Casemate, 2023). With 30 years of army service, he commanded at all levels from platoon to regiment. A West Point graduate, he is a noted speaker and expert on leadership, military affairs, and the changing methods of war. Contact him at JohnAntal.com.

Reviews for Next War: Reimagining How We Fight

""...a clarion call for the threats we will face and actions we must take in winning the first fight of a future conflict. This book is a must read for any commander's professional reading list, policy makers, and military professionals of any grade or service.""-- ""Infantry Magazine"" ""...one of the more valuable and well-crafted books you will read in some time.""-- ""Military Review"" ""...a useful addition to the literature of the changing character of war. Its scoping and focus, and its application of the identified disruptors to current challenges offer immediate insights for today's commanders and defence policymakers.""-- ""Wavell Room"" ""This book is not only a thought-provoking exploration of modern warfare but also a call to action for military strategists, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the future of conflict. Study this book to learn what must be done to gain the foresight needed to deter, or if deterrence fails, to win the next war.""--Colonel Roger C. Fiske, US Army (Ret.)