Strategies & Treaties
In creating a plan for war, leaders must assess the situation and discover their enemy's weaknesses. Examine these resources for information on history's greatest military minds and the strategies they employed.
Disarmament: Washington Naval Treaty
The Washington Naval Treaty was signed on February 6, 1922, and dramatically limited the naval armaments of the United States, Britain, Japan, France, and Italy. As a result of the negotiations, the Washington Naval Treaty stipulated tonnage limitations on capital ships. The treaty led to many warships being scrapped and prevented the construction of other planned vessels.
The Washington Naval Treaty was signed on February 6, 1922, and dramatically limited the naval armaments of the United States, Britain, Japan, France, and Italy. As a result of the negotiations, the Washington Naval Treaty stipulated tonnage limitations on capital ships. The treaty led to many warships being scrapped and prevented the construction of other planned vessels.
World War II: Atlantic Charter
The Atlantic Charter was the result of the 1941 Atlantic Conference between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt. Meeting aboard warships at Placentia Bay, the leaders discussed the postwar world as well as how the neutral United States could aid Britain. Key elements of the Atlantic Charter included self-determination of peoples and the development of system of general security.
The Atlantic Charter was the result of the 1941 Atlantic Conference between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt. Meeting aboard warships at Placentia Bay, the leaders discussed the postwar world as well as how the neutral United States could aid Britain. Key elements of the Atlantic Charter included self-determination of peoples and the development of system of general security.
World War II: Tehran Conference
The Tehran Conference was a meeting between Allied leaders to discuss strategy in 1943. Held November 28-December 1, the Tehran Conference saw the Allies fix the date of D-Day, agree on the formation of the United Nations, and tentatively agree on the borders of Poland. The Tehran Conference was the first meeting of the Big Three of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin.
The Tehran Conference was a meeting between Allied leaders to discuss strategy in 1943. Held November 28-December 1, the Tehran Conference saw the Allies fix the date of D-Day, agree on the formation of the United Nations, and tentatively agree on the borders of Poland. The Tehran Conference was the first meeting of the Big Three of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin.
World War II: Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was held February 4-11, 1945, and was the last wartime meeting between Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. Meeting at the Black Sea resort of Yalta, the conference addressed many issues pertaining to the postwar world including the occupation of Germany, Soviet intervention against Japan, and the borders of Poland.
The Yalta Conference was held February 4-11, 1945, and was the last wartime meeting between Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. Meeting at the Black Sea resort of Yalta, the conference addressed many issues pertaining to the postwar world including the occupation of Germany, Soviet intervention against Japan, and the borders of Poland.
Fabian Strategy: Wearing Down the Enemy
Fabian strategy is one where pitched battles are avoided in favor of harassment and waging a war of attrition. Pioneered by Quintus Fabius Maximus, Fabian strategy has been employed several times through history, most notably during the American Revolution.
Fabian strategy is one where pitched battles are avoided in favor of harassment and waging a war of attrition. Pioneered by Quintus Fabius Maximus, Fabian strategy has been employed several times through history, most notably during the American Revolution.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Defines Domino Theory
A transcript of the April 7, 1954, press conference during which President Eisenhower explains Domino Theory and its relation to Southeast Asia.
A transcript of the April 7, 1954, press conference during which President Eisenhower explains Domino Theory and its relation to Southeast Asia.
Principles of War by Carl von Clausewitz
Written in 1812, "Principles of War" was a precursor to Carl von Clausewitz's famed "On War." This online edition provides insight into his early thoughts on warfare.
Written in 1812, "Principles of War" was a precursor to Carl von Clausewitz's famed "On War." This online edition provides insight into his early thoughts on warfare.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
A translation of Chinese general Sun Tzu's masterpiece, "The Art of War."
A translation of Chinese general Sun Tzu's masterpiece, "The Art of War."