Dan tdaxp: Recent Entries
Operational: Check as Tactical 5GW
Recent discussions of Operational Check (such as at tdaxp and WSJ) have talked about many aspects of the hostage rescue, but now from the perspective of xGW theory. Was the rescue an example of tactical 5GW operations? Consider the Operative…...[ Read more]
Example of how xGW analysis improves on GMW analysis
Fabius discussed militias in terms of 4GW defense. His post is well done, and is I think about as far as GMW (generations of modern war theory) goes. I expanded on it using xGW concepts. Thus, a good example of…...[ Read more]
From GMW to XGW: The Great Divorce
I propose we say goodbye to such jargon as “Third Stage of the 4th Generation of War…”The Term “Generation” Must Be AbandonedJust as the abandonment of GMW (The Generations of Modern War) is a critical step in the evolution of…...[ Read more]
“Best discussion yet on this topic, that I have seen.”
I agree with Lexington’s comment. 5GW as Event Horizon has it all: a well spoken skeptic, clear distinction between XGW and GMW, many D5GW contributors, and of course references to the Event Horizon.Check it out…....[ Read more]
Who coined the term “GMW”?
It’s been used at least twice in threads where I was active (here at Dreaming 5GW, and there at ZenPundit), but I just noticed Smitten Eagle’s use of the term “GMW” to stand for William Lind’s “Generations of Modern War”…...[ Read more]