How have modern warfare tactics changed since World War II?
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I’m imagining that this was posted by a frustrated Russian general who just sent his 50th wave of cannon fodder to their doom.
The advent and incorporation of helicopters changed things a lot. The ability to quickly and easily move soldiers around a battlefield was a game changer, and the ability to provide tight air support led to increased superiority
Theyve changed immeasurably. There hasn’t been another world war because to have another one would almost certainly mean everyone loses.
The tactics can be boiled down to “if they fire nukes, fire our nukes. If it looks like we might lose, fire our nukes”. Nuclear armageddon is the end result, so no nuclear powers want any kind of direct conflict with eachother. Proxy wars and information wars are the new conventional war
Ive been trying to understand modern warfare (and more classical warfare as well for that matter) but haven’t really found a good source to truly understand and conceptualize the topics.
Any recommendations?
You should watch Destins video on The Future of War where he talks to leaders of US Military on the subject. Fascinating.
Night does not stop operations. Some level of night vision capability is common and tasks whether logistical or tactical continue apace. While everyone needs rest, there is no longer an assumption that night brings safety or concealment. For those without, just because you can’t see, didn’t mean someone can’t see *you*.
Information and precision. Modern commanders have a lot more information flowing in from the front lines and you can do a lot more with fewer munitions now than you could in ww2. Smart bombs and artillery rounds can strike a target with pinpoint accuracy. Modern war has the potential to be much more lethal
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