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06/07/2026

Calling all military history buffs, tactical thinkers, and lifelong learners! 🎖️

If you are interested in military history, biographies, tactics, and other military-related topics, you won't want to miss our Military Review book reviews. It’s the perfect place to discover new publications that impact the defense and security community.

Have a book you’ve recently read and want to share your professional insights? We are always looking for qualified observers to contribute. We have a comprehensive book review submission guide available to walk you through our guidelines and requirements in the Policies & Submissions guidelines drop down.

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06/06/2026

June 6, 1944: Operation Overlord changed the course of history. But did you know also serves as one of the best real-world examples of the 12 Principles of Joint Operations in action?

This video takes a closer look at the strategy behind the invasion. It breaks down how the Allied forces applied principles like Unity of Command, Security, Surprise, and Maneuver to successfully execute the largest and most complex amphibious assault ever attempted. It is a great watch for anyone interested in military history or the mechanics of large-scale planning.

👇 Question for the community: Of the 12 Principles of Joint Operations, which do you think was the absolute most critical to the success of D-Day? Let us know in the comments!



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06/05/2026

Explore the strategy and history of Operation Overlord.

We have three films on the AUP YouTube channel playlist: Deception at D-Day.

Featured titles in the playlist include:
• D-Day in 5 Minutes
• Deceiving Hi**er
• Plus a third comprehensive look into the Normandy invasion.

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06/05/2026

The Staff Ride Team recently completed the Gettysburg Staff Ride for half of the international students of CGSC. Each student represented a significant leader of that battle, presenting a short biography and discussing the actions of their assigned role. This role playing greatly enhanced their understanding the battle as they traversed the terrain and discussed leadership lessons.

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06/04/2026

How well do we really understand the history of the People's Liberation Army (PLA)?

For the past eight years, the PLA has been considered our pacing threat, yet many in the joint force still view its historical roots as that of a simple guerrilla insurgency.

In Part 1 of the online exclusive "An Army Rooted in Large-Scale Combat Operations," author Ian M. Sullivan takes a deep dive into the PLA’s combat experience during the Chinese Civil War (1946–1949).

The reality is that the PLA rapidly mastered Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

Between September 1948 and January 1949, the PLA executed the "Big Three" campaigns (Liao-Shen, Huai-Hai, and Ping-Jin). These operations were staggering in scale—comparable in size to the US Army’s largest historical campaigns, like the Meuse-Argonne and the Battle of the Bulge, and decisive enough to win control of the Chinese mainland.

To understand what the PLA is today—and what it could be tomorrow—we must study the commanders, doctrine, and massive campaigns that forged it.

Full article link in the first comment.

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06/04/2026

Imagine the task: Move over a million soldiers and their supplies across the treacherous English Channel, and land them ready to fight on a heavily fortified shore.

The D-Day landings weren't just a battle; they were a logistical masterpiece. Every detail, from the date and time to the exact location, was a life-or-death decision.

Watch “D-Day: Planning the Impossible” to discover how the Allies organized one of the most complex military operations in history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM9LSEtEPso



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To learn more about the deception operations for D-Day, check out: ...

06/03/2026

Out Now! 📘
Lariat Advance: Insights from the Cold War for the Twenty-First Century is now available digitally from Army University Press.

Edited by Gregory Fontenot and James P. "Pat" O'Neal, this anthology brings together academic rigor and professional military reflection. If you are interested in where memoir meets military history, this book offers critical, persisting lessons for today's fighting force.

Start reading today, including the chapter "Demonstrating Rapid Reinforcement of NATO: Return of Forces to Germany (REFORGER)" by Gregory Fontenot.



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06/02/2026

We must preserve our legacy of courage, commitment, and combat effectiveness, grounded in professionalism, honor, and valor. Our
reputation is forged in battle through the deeds of humble warriors, some of whose names are etched in granite. We are entrusted with a legacy that demands we maintain the highest standards and discipline in everything we do; that we embody quiet professionalism; and that when called upon to serve the Nation, our deeds reflect this organization’s creed: Sine Pari—Without Equal.
—Lt. Gen. Francis M. Beaudette, CG, US Army Special Operations Command

Read the 2019 "The Competitive Advantage: Special Operations Forces in Large-Scale Combat Operations," edited by Robert M. Toguchi and Michael E. Krivdo.

Link in the comments! ⬇️

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06/02/2026

What does a good NCO look like in practice?

The Army University Films team recently sat down with outgoing Combined Arms Command (CAC) CSM Shawn Carns to discuss exactly that. CSM Carns has been an incredible advocate and door opener for a new book that has been in development with AUP for years.

Did you know our Research and Books team develops manuscripts in-house when the Army identifies a need? For this project, two former NCOs-turned-PhD-historians at AUP teamed up with Sergeants Major out of Fort Bliss.

The result? A fantastic supplement to US Army doctrine that brings the "Be, Know, Do" principles to life through personal experience, showing what faithful stewardship of the NCO profession looks like.

Keep an eye out for "The Noncommissioned Officer: A Primer" by CSM (Ret.) Robert A. Nelson, Ed.D., and CSM (Ret.) Richard J. Russell II, publishing in Summer 2026!

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