The Influence of Foreign Wars on U.S. Domestic Military Policy: The Case of the Yom Kippur War

This book presents a comprehensive view on how the American military examined the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War and used that analysis to change doctrinal policies and equipment acquisitions. Ultimately, the learning that occurred as a result of the war dramatically improved quality and competency of American forces.

Robert W. Tomlinson is associate professor in National Security Affairs (NSA) department of the Naval War College at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey California.