Ep 014 "The Pause That Refreshes""
From WarNotes: A Conflict Podcast by Bill Buppert
February 24, 2025 · 16 min · Season 1 · Episode 14
About this episode
In this episode, Bill Buppert discusses the current state of US conventional forces and reflects on the future direction of his podcasts.
Effective 20 June 2025, I did a major improved revision on the sound quality for all my WarNotes episodes retroactively thanks to the technology at Podsworth. I am taking a brief pause to reassess and re-calibrate the direction of my two podcasts. Take the time to do the same. Despite what you may think, the US conventional forces are in terminal collapse and completely unprepared for 21st century peer conflict. Keep reading, taking care of your family and friends and always question both authority and obedience. References: Sun Tzu The Art of War Carl von Clausewitz On War Miyamoto Musashi A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy H. John Poole The Last Hundred Yards: The NCO’s Contribution to Warfare Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare Qiao Liang & Wang Xiangsui Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America My Substack Email at cgpodcast@pm.me
People in this episode
Host: Bill Buppert
Topics covered
- military strategy
- US military readiness
- conflict analysis
- historical references
- personal reflection
Keywords
- US military
- conflict
- strategy
- Sun Tzu
- Carl von Clausewitz
- Miyamoto Musashi
- warfare
- peer conflict
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Art of War, On War, A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy, The Last Hundred Yards: The NCO’s Contribution to Warfare, The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare, Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America
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