The Wisdom of the Bullfrog Ch 10

Moltke the Elder was a Prussian general who realized that successful modern armies need to decentralize some control and give more authority to lower-ranking officers.

Moltke believed that concentrating army forces and maneuvering to destroy enemies is key to military success.

The idea that war is not just about military action but also about achieving political goals.

The belief that peace can only be secured by being prepared for war.

The concept that a good plan is rarely executed perfectly in the chaos of war.

A general who emphasized the importance of concentrating troops and maneuvering for decisive battles.

Dr. Stolfi, an expert on European warfare, emphasizes the importance of decentralized control in modern armies by using the example of Moltke.

A military operation that used a combination of modern technology and traditional tactics to achieve a rapid and decisive victory.

The idea that no plan, no matter how detailed, can fully account for the unpredictable nature of real-world events, especially when facing an opponent or unexpected challenges.

A backup plan designed to be implemented when the primary plan fails or becomes unfeasible due to unforeseen circumstances.

A structured process used by military organizations to develop a plan for an operation, involving steps like mission analysis, course of action development, and execution.

A systematic approach to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, often used in business and finance.

The principle that it is crucial to rehearse and practice contingency plans to ensure all team members are familiar with their roles and responsibilities in case of an emergency.

The tendency for things to go wrong, even when planning carefully, suggesting the need to anticipate unexpected problems.

The importance of planning for the worst-case scenario, even if it seems unlikely, to ensure preparedness and minimize potential damage.