The writer David McCullough said that “history is a guide to navigation in perilous times.” This is good advice in a world being transformed by wars in Iran and Ukraine, by shifts in military technology and AI. Today, Veterans Day, is an appropriate moment for such reflection.
World War II, in particular, is a rich trove of history. In my latest novel, “The Turning Tide: A Novel of Love and War,” I’ve explored the themes of the early 1940s. In terms of warfare, four historical lessons stand out.
