Warfighting: Maneuver Warfare in the U.S. Marine Corps

By: H. T. Hayden

Warfighting presents the Marine Corps doctrine on maneuver warfare in three complete Fleet Marine Force Manuals: FMFM 1 'Warfighting', FMFM 1-1 'Campaigning' and FMFM 1-3 'Tactics'. Rather than... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853671983
• ISBN13: 9781853671982
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

The definitive work of military though

This is a slightly edited (along with additional commentary) version of the three volume Marine Corps doctrinal manuals. Based on the ideas of Bill Lind and COL John Boyd, "Warfighting" wraps up all the critical ideas of these influential military thinkers into a useful and concise book. "Warfighting" represents the definitive work of American Military Doctrinal thought of the second half of the 20th Century. A theoretical, but highly readable example of military doctrine, "Warfighting" suceeds where it's Army counterpart, FM 100-5: Operations, fails miserably. It is interesting, relevant, and easy to read and comprehend. It also expounds a workable military doctrine, called "Maneuver Warfare" that is a significant, and conceptually different method than the Army's ponderous, attrition based "AirLand Battle Doctrine". Tactical ideas such as objective, mission orders, recon pull, main effort, and other critical concepts are discussed, with relevant historical examples. The Boyd theory and time critical decisionmaking are explained in depth. Tempo and decision cycles are explained, and their decisive impact on military operations is demonstrated. This is a great choice of books for the young military professional. Any junior leader, especially those in the combat arms will benefit greatly from reading this book.