Serves as an anthology presenting a snapshot of the development of operational art when the Army's attention was focused on Europe and the Soviet Union. Consisting of original essays by distinguished historians and senior military commanders, to include a prominent German officer, the collection has not only a joint and combined flavor but also a tactical and strategic dimension. Reflecting contemporary thoughts on new developments in U.S. military doctrine and covering significant battles and campaigns from the past, the work provides a frame of reference for understanding the operational level of war from the insightful commentary on the various aspects of practical application.

On operation art / Lieutenant Colonel Clayton R. Newell -- Theoretical implications of operational art / James J. Schneider -- The ground commanders View: I / General Glenn K. Otis -- The ground commander's view: II / General Crosbie Saint -- Aerospace operational art / Lieutenant Colonel Price T. Bingham -- The air campaign / Colonel John Warden -- The air commander's view / General Charles F. Donnelly -- Operational art in a continental theater / General Hans Henning von Sandart -- Operational art in a maritime theater / Admiral William Small -- Operational art in a low intensity theater / General Paul F. Gorman -- Education and training for theater warfare / Major General L. D. Holder -- Leadership at the operational level of war / Major General William A. Stofft -- Reading about operational art / Colonel Richard M. Swain -- Glossary.