![]() The primitive armies employed new tactics that generally served to negate some of the technological advantages of the superior force. In each battle the technologically advanced army followed predictable tactics. Although each of these battles has its own unique circumstances that contributed to the victory of the primitive forces, three main themes link each of the battles. Following the introduction the second chapter focuses on the Romans versus Germanic tribes at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest the third chapter investigates Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the fourth chapter discusses the Battle of Maiwand in the Second Afghan War. This document examines three different battles in history where a primitive, tribal force was able to decisively defeat a better-equipped, more advanced army. For most battles this seems to hold true however, there are exceptions to this rule. Usually in history it seems that the technologically advanced society has a greater advantage in warfare than more primitive societies. TEUTOBURG FOREST, LITTLE BIGHORN, AND MAIWAND: WHY SUPERIOR MILITARY FORCES SOMETIMES FAIL, by Major Michael T. GRISSOM TABLE OF CONTENTS ContentsĬHAPTER 2 - THE BATTLE OF TEUTOBURG FOREST 12ĬHAPTER 3 - THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN 34 TEUTOBURG FOREST, LITTLE BIGHORN, AND MAIWAND: WHY SUPERIOR MILITARY FORCES SOMETIMES FAIL BY MAJOR MICHAEL T. We have also made every effort to include all maps and illustrations of the original edition the limitations of formatting do not allow of including larger maps, we will upload as many of these maps as possible. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electrical, mechanical or otherwise without the written permission of the copyright holder.Īlthough in most cases we have retained the Author’s original spelling and grammar to authentically reproduce the work of the Author and the original intent of such material, some additional notes and clarifications have been added for the modern reader’s benefit. ![]() © Pickle Partners Publishing 2014, all rights reserved. Text originally published in 2009 under the same title. This edition is published by PICKLE PARTNERS PUBLISHING-To join our mailing list for new titles or for issues with our books – on Facebook In each of the battles these factors combined with others to produce a victory over a technologically advanced foe. And finally, cultural influences played a role in strengthening the resolve to fight despite apparently poor odds. ![]() ![]()
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