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Author: Brennan S. Deveraux
Reviewed by: Dr. Michael E. Lynch
How does military innovation really happen—and what causes it to stall? In Lessons Learned and Unlearned, Brennan S. Deveraux traces the evolution of U.S. 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.
Publication Date
6-1-2026
Keywords
military innovation, artillery systems, defense technology, doctrine, military history
Disciplines
Defense and Security Studies
Recommended Citation
Michael E. Lynch,
Book Review: Lessons Learned and Unlearned: The Drivers of US Indirect-Fire Innovation ( US Army War College Press, 2026),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/158