This volume is a collection of texts on lessons learned from history. One of the biggest problems facing military history leaders is how to deal with situations that they never confronted before. This collection of essays, written by military professionals engaged in war studies at the Royal Military College of Canada, demonstrates the value of historical study. The essays examine the past, present and future of war to find solutions for the problems of today and tomorrow. In an era when armed forces around the world have come under increasing scrutiny and criticism, this collection of essays aims to provide valuable lessons that may avert future military mistakes.