“When taught in this way, the degree of learning that takes place depends upon the student, the teacher, and experience. It is not a matter of following a set lesson plan.”
Excellent advice, particularly with respect to eschewing a static and doctrinaire approach to learning. However and based on the way things unfolded in 1914 (and into 1916?), it would seem that the French did not follow this approach to learning. Did they have bad teachers or perhaps they were blinded by their doctrine of Attaque à outrance (not that anyone else did a whole lot better ☹️)
It is also interesting that there is no mention of the other trump card - Logistics (which acts as a brake to any campaign).
“When taught in this way, the degree of learning that takes place depends upon the student, the teacher, and experience. It is not a matter of following a set lesson plan.”
Excellent advice, particularly with respect to eschewing a static and doctrinaire approach to learning. However and based on the way things unfolded in 1914 (and into 1916?), it would seem that the French did not follow this approach to learning. Did they have bad teachers or perhaps they were blinded by their doctrine of Attaque à outrance (not that anyone else did a whole lot better ☹️)
It is also interesting that there is no mention of the other trump card - Logistics (which acts as a brake to any campaign).
Thanks for another interesting and informative article.
The point about limited use of imagination is an interesting contrast with other reports of Kriegspiel that emphasis it.