Combined Arms Warfare in the Twentieth Century

The lessons of the past and implications for the future of combined arms warfare, as chronicled in detail and assessed insightfully in this study, cannot be ignored. [This] is an interesting, provocative, and compelling study that merits a wide audience, both inside and outside of the military.--Journal of America's Military PastThis well-written and thoughtful book should be read by students of military history. House persuasively advocates balanced capabilities, a perspective that is timely and important.--Joint Force Quarterly A well-written and insightful history that concentrates mainly on the battlefield experiences and military doctrines of the United States, Great Britain, Germany, the Soviet Union, and France. . . . House's treatise should be a required text for all professional soldiers.--Defense Studies A useful and readable text for anyone who wants a better understanding of how modern armies fight.--Naval War College Review This is an important book: in this age of key-wording, it will be the first work that military professionals, historians, and others are likely to consult when approaching the thicket of combined-arms warfare.--International History Review This book as long been one of the most comprehensive overviews of the evolution of the modern tactical battlefield. . . . Lucid analysis and solid research.--Military Review A superb example of military history written to guide the practicing soldier but at the same time fascinating for the general reader.--Russell F. Weigley, author of The American Way of WarShould be highly useful to soldiers and scholars alike and especially valuable in all military schools from the advanced courses through the war colleges, and a staple in any university where military history is taught.--Dave R. Palmer, author of Summons of the Trumpet For those considering the challenges of future warfare, House's insights on past military operations cannot be ignored.--Michael D. Doubler, author of Closing with the Enemy Without a doubt the finest examination of modern ground combat in print.--Peter R. Mansoor, author of The GI Offensive in Europe

Jonathan M. House, a former career army officer and political-military analyst for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is professor of history at Gordon College in Georgia. He is the author of Military Intelligence, 1870-1991 and coauthor, with David Glantz, of The Battle of Kursh (see page 27) and When Titans Clashed: How the Red Army Stopped Hitler (see page 44).