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June 1, 2026

Book Review: Lessons Learned and Unlearned: The Drivers of US Indirect-Fire Innovation

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Military History |

Author: Brennan S. Deveraux

| Reviewed by: Dr. Michael E. Lynch, professor of national security affairs, Strategic Studies Institute, US Army War College
 
How does military innovation really happen—and what causes it to stall? In Lessons Learned and Unlearned, Brennan S. Deveraux traces the evolution of US indirect-fire systems, revealing how institutional memory, battlefield experience, and strategic priorities shape technological progress. This sharp analysis offers vital insights for defense planners, historians, and anyone interested in the mechanics of military adaptation.
 

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Keywords: military innovation, artillery systems, defense technology, doctrine, military history