Samuel White considers the contemporary relevance of Neustadt and May's Thinking in Time, first published in 1982. The book's central thesis is that history matters in decision making - not as a predictive tool, but as a guide to asking sharper more informed questions. While it remains relevant in principle, White concludes that its modern audience is likely limited to junior leaders for which the book may serve as a useful introduction to decision making principles. More broadly, the book's enduring relevance is as a reminder that history, properly understood, is an essential tool for leaders navigating uncertainty. White offers suggestions as to some more relevant, contemporary works on the topic.

In this book, Hall takes the reader through all of the principal British operations on the Western Front from a communications perspective. It throws new light on the reasons why many offensive operations during the static trench warfare phase of the war failed to achieve their ultimate objective. Roberts rates the book to be of most value to the academic history community and specialist readers.

Human-machine teaming is a core element of plans to modernise the Army and the ADF. In this post, Timothy Molloy makes the case for why Army should investigate and employ game-theoretic human-machine teaming for combat environments.

First published over 60 years ago, this novel chronicles the experiences of a group of French paratroopers during the First Indochina War and to Algeria. With a foreword by bestselling author Robert D Kaplan, The Centurions realistically depicts the dynamic ambiguity of counterinsurgency warfare. Reviewer Anastasia Easton relates the novels key themes to the challenges of modern conflict and commends this military classic to the modern readership.

This collection of essays by eminent strategic thinker Colin Gray demonstrates how his ideas for influenced generations of strategists. Reviewer Gabrielle Taylor assesses that it successfully bridges academic theory and practical application, making it both an introduction to strategy and a springboard for further study.

In the first in a series of senior leaders' reviews of books included in the 2025 Chief of Army Study Guide, Director General Future Land Warfare, Brigadier James Davis reflects on why Rules of the Game is the best book he has ever read. A masterful reminder that battle is the centre of the Army profession, Davis commends this profound book.

Jordan Beavis reviews Rickard's Book on The Politics of Command which focusses on the career of Canadian World War II commander, Lieutenant-General Andrew 'Andy' McNaughton. Beavis concludes that the book offers valuable insight into concepts such as mobilisation, civil-military relations, the profession of arms, and the importance of understanding the politics of one’s position.

Reviewer Pearl Nunn commends this interdisciplinary book as foundational to any study of Australian military history. As Australia's place within the global system continues to morph in response to geopolitical developments, the case studies presented remind us that we have been here before.

While some query the relevance of the concept of 'operational level' of war in an Australian context, Jones contends that it remains vital. Rather than discarding the concept, he argues that the Australian Army should reframe it, employing a more dynamic model better suited to contemporary strategic and operational realities. He offers a conceptual framework within which this can occur.

To assist decision makers in assessing the potential of emerging technologies, Gavin Cookman introduces two new classification vectors for use in conjunction with Technology Readiness Levels. These are Application Readiness Levels and Group Readiness Levels.

Initiated by the US Marine Corps University, this edited volume brings together thirteen academics and military professionals to consider the future of military operations in megacities (those cities with a population of 10 million or more) and the underlying sociopolitical and strategic factors that will influence future war in this environment. Reviewer Shaun Cameron considers its relevance, particularly to Army's efforts to prepare for the application of war in dense urban environments.

In reviewer Martin Crotty's view, The Oxford History of World War II is a more than useful addition to the overview literature previously available on World War II, principally because it goes beyond the familiar narrative structure. For the military reader, it prompts consideration of military and strategic issues beyond the immediate and obvious.

In this book, Ben Zweibelson argues that the paradigms underpinning the doctrine and training of NATO partners and like-minded nations are not suitable for our complex and chaotic environment. Reviewer Alice Paton considers the benefits of the book in challenging our fundamental decision making paradigms, even if the process may be uncomfortable.

Felicity Petrie find this review of the D-Day landings to be enjoyable and engaging with an approachable narrative style that makes it accessible to historians and lay readers alike. In the broad, the book describes how grand strategy was translated into reality at the front line, and its themes and historical examples remain relevant today. She commends the book for being meticulously researched with an extensive bibliography.

Covering both past and modern history of naval submarines, Mike Carlton's book is both eminently readable with a heavy focus on the human stories of war. Reviewer John Nash commends it as a worthwhile read for anyone unfamiliar with Australian submarine operations.

Well written and wide ranging, Chris Roberts finds that this volume on hybrid warfare is a valuable contribution to the study of war in its most complex form.

While academic literature is already replete with volumes on leadership, Anne Goyne finds that Keith Grint's book provides a refreshingly new approach to the topic.

Though a dense read in parts, Dejan Mjkanovic commends Christopher Andrew's well researched book as a significant contribution to the serious study of intelligence history and tradecraft.

In this second post in his series on landpower lessons, Mark Mankowski discusses the importance of the committees and programs that shape capability acquisiton in Defence.

Mark Mankowski's third post on Army capability focusses on the On Defence Capability System. It helpfully explains the relevance of this new process to capability managers, including how it differs from the superceded Defence Capability Manual, and how it nests within other relevant business processes.