[major_gaff]

VDH's book on WWII (from which these lectures were probably taken) is
excellent. Not a WWII chronology, but more of a dissertation on why the
Allies won from a leadership, logistics and numbers stand point. I couldn't
put it down.

One of the lessons beaten into my skull in Marine Corps NCO school
is that NCO's are expected to make command and control decisions
(at the squad or fire team level) if the need arises. VDH points to this as
one of the huge advantages that US Infantry had over the Hun in the ETO.

[FreedomPoster]

I’m finishing Ripples of Battle, then I have the hardback of The Second World Wars to read. I’ve already watched all the lectures. His insights into the weapons development and logistics are very, very good.