Summary Of The Naked Truth Of Battle By James Burns

‘The Naked Truth of Battle” written by James Burns, explains and examines the American way of making war as compared to other countries such as the Germany, Britain, and Russia. Details presented in this account revolve around the central idea that Americans emphasize victory by overwhelming force. This, American way of making war, is accomplished by characteristics such as technological and economic superiority as well as logistical expertise. On the contrary, methods used by other countries exemplify the differing ideals in political systems, economic circumstances, and culture as compared to the American way. As described above, the American way of war is rooted in the idea that victory is achieved by overwhelming force, coupled with the first characteristic of technological and economic superiority.
On the other hand, other countries such as Germany, Britain and Russia take a much different approach to their war. First, Germany, which utilizes the military doctrine known as the Blitzkrieg or otherwise known as “lightning war” focuses on the quick, concentrated attacks so that victory can be achieved before the opposition has the opportunity to mount a defense. This tactic is a clear representation of the German political position, and in the case of the Second World War, Hitler, who was the totalitarian leader of the Nazi regime, was able to make these decisions in war time with quick execution. Secondly, Britain, who distinctively relies on its use of sea power to maintain its imperialistic global empire. This ideal not only establishes protected and controlled sea lanes for supply routes, but also the economic stability of the country itself. Both points allow for continued support and enduring capability of its armed forces during war