Recent Publications - Tag John A. Bonin

Review Essay: World War II Generals
June 1, 2026 — Two revealing studies shed light on overlooked World War II commanders whose leadership shaped key moments from Normandy to the early Cold War. These dual studies uncover the complexities of senior Army leadership—showing how personal relationships, hard‑won experience, and strategic insight shaped victory in Europe. ... MORE

Covers of Tubby: Raymond O. Barton and the United States Army, 1889–1963 by Stephen A. Bourque;
Patton’s Tactician: The War Diary of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes Edited by James W. Holsinger Jr.

Change and Innovation in the Institutional Army from 1860–2020
August 23, 2023 — This episode showcases the understudied institutional Army, the generating force, as a critical prerequisite for overall strategic success. Competition, crisis, and conflict require more than the manned, trained, and equipped units that deploy. This podcast analyzes six case studies of institutional Army reforms over 160 years to examine adaptation in peace and war. The conclusions provide historical insights to inform current practices and fulfill the Army’s articulated 2022 Institutional Strategy... MORE

Mission Command of Multi-Domain Operations
September 2, 2020 — Mark Balboni, John A. Bonin, Robert Mundell, Doug Orsi, 2020This research monograph explores the Army’s emerging concept of multi-domain operations and its implications on the mission command approach. The transition to multi-domain operations changes the traditional view of how Army commanders and staffs conduct operations in the physical... MORE

Cover for Mission Command of Multi-Domain Operations