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DTIC ADA378596: Morale: The Tenth Principle of War

There is no question that the nine principles of war currently embodied in the United States Joint Military Doctrine are valid. However, the principle morale should he included as the tenth principle of war. The characteristics of morale are common to the other principles of war, can stand the tests of time and technology, geography, medium of combat, and can be applied at all levels of war to guide the commander in the planning and execution of operations. Countries such as Britain, China, New Zealand, and Australia believe morale is so important that they made it one of their principles of war. Furthermore, great military leaders and writers such as Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, Jomini, Field Marshal Montgomery, and General Eisenhower have all stated beliefs on the importance of morale concerning combat operations.

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