The Logic of Campaigns Of Offensive Air-Sea-Land Maneuver On Any Scale

摘要

In a speech at west point in february, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates told the cadets that "the Army also must confront the reality that the most plausible, high-end scenarios for the U.S. military are primarily naval and air engagements, whether in Asia, the Persian Gulf or elsewhere." He also said, "By no means am I suggesting that the U.S. Army will-or should-turn into a Victorian nation-building constabulary designed to chase guerrillas, build schools or sip tea.