"Today, America's armed forces face massive change, a dramatically wsereduced force structure, and severe budget cuts. The concept of "maneuver warfare" has been put forth as one promising solution to this dilemma. Can a small, maneuver-oriented military establishment actually serve us better, as its proponents claim? This vexing question provides the basis for this important book. The answers to this question will serve as the foundation for American military doctrine in the 21st century. Here, some of America's finest minds explore the idea of maneuver-based warfare, getting to the heart of the issues and engaging in an energetic and lively debate, with each essay making an independent contribution to the evolving thought. Whether a cure-all or an empty bag of tricks, maneuver warfare theory presents a formidable challenge to the American defense establishment. The synthesis of ideas presented in this volume will be critically important in shaping the post-Cold War world. Everyone in the military, or interested in national defense, should read these thoughtful and controversial essays." Publisher's description

Part I: The theory of maneuver warfare: Theory and practice of maneuver warfare /William s. Lind -- Maneuver warfare reconsidered / Daniel P. Bolger -- Maneuver warfare and the United States / Robert R. Leonhard -- Thoughts about maneuver warfare / John F. Antal -- Ten myths about maneuver warfare / Richard D. Hooker, Jr. -- The strategic setting / Bruce B.G. Clarke -- The operational Art: Quo Vadis? / James McDonough -- Maneuver warfare and low-intensity conflict / Ricky L Waddell -- Defeating the enemy's will: the psychological foundations of maneuver warfare / David a. Grossman.