Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Friday, October 31, 2025

Recommended Download: First World War Doctrine and the Modern [Russia vs Ukraine] War of Positions by Josiah Mosser

 

U.S. Troops East of the Meuse, November 1918

For anyone interested in the connections and relevance of First World War combat methods and doctrine to 21st-century warfare. Author Josiah Mosser examine the effects of technological advances (like drones) in this 2024 article from Military Review focusing on the Russian-Ukrainian War. He also examines the similarity of Russian defensive methods to German elastic defensive doctrine in the Great War.

A Soldier from Ukraine’s 10th Separate Mountain
Assault Brigade “Edelweiss” Fires a Mortar


Download the full article in PDF format HERE

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