This video titled 'How is War Directed? The Problem of Strategy' is presented by Professor Hew Strachan. During the lecture he suggests the idea that some of the most famous strategists developed their thinking from other works, even though they provide little acknowledgement of that fact. 

'Strategic Theory for the 21st Century: The Little Book on Big Strategy' is an excellent resource written by Harry Yarger and published by the U.S. War College. As this is an 83 page document, the Cove has provided a summary of the most important points.

In this monograph 'Strategy and Grand Strategy: What Students and Practitioners Need to Know', via the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, Dr. Tami Davis Biddle examines why it is so difficult to devise, implement, and sustain sound strategies and grand strategies.

The Blogs of War podcast series features a diverse range of guests including military professionals, journalists, diplomats, hackers, historians, spies and technology specialists. A must for any PME enthusiast.

This video discusses both military and civilian fatalities and uses excellent imagery and graphics to illustrate the most significant war of our time. It also provides us with a valuable history lesson along the way.

This article by Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster via Modern War Institute focuses on the study of war and warfare. McMaster is a strong advocate for professional military education and the study of the profession of arms.

This article on Thucydides by Julia Kindt via The Conversation allows you to ‘dip your toe in the water’ and gain a baseline understanding before venturing into the heavier text and getting lost. The article explains that Thucydides created a work that still resonates in the disciplines of history, international relations, and political science.

This video is a symposium that was presented at the University of Cambridge in 2016 by Professor Sir Hew Strachan and General Sir Nick Houghton. Professor Strachan proposes 8 propositions/paradoxes about war that are fundamental in developing our understanding.

Watch John Green explain 'War and Human Nature' in this episode of the 'Crash Course in World History' educational series.