Art And Macarthur In The ... | Strategy, Operational

: While not the sole focus, the work builds on the "island hopping" strategy MacArthur and Nimitz used to bypass fortified Japanese positions to reach the mainland.

: The campaign is presented as a "model of close cooperation" between land, air, and sea forces that remains a relevant case study for modern military students of Operational Art at the DTIC. Key Concepts Explored Strategy, Operational Art and MacArthur in the ...

: The author argues that MacArthur used "operational art"—the linking of tactical actions in time, space, and purpose—not just to serve the national strategy, but to manipulate it. : While not the sole focus, the work