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Liverpool Without Jurgen Klopp: Still Pretty Good!

No Grass in the Clouds • 119 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🎾 Sports Tactics
  1. Liverpool is performing well even without their former coach Jurgen Klopp. They have adapted their game style to focus on quality shots rather than long-range attempts.
  2. The team has been effective in creating high-quality chances during matches, especially when leading. This shows a strategic approach to controlling the game.
  3. Defensively, they have given up fewer chances this season, indicating improved defensive strategies. However, they tend to concede more when holding a big lead, which may suggest a tactical choice.

Dissecting West Point Think-tank's New Analysis of Russia's Military Evolution

Simplicius's Garden of Knowledge • 8313 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Tactics
  1. Russia's military evolution in modern warfare emphasizes the importance of smaller, dispersed formations to enhance survivability on the battlefield.
  2. Operational art doctrine bridges strategic objectives with tactical actions, allowing for more independent action among lower units in military operations.
  3. The modern battlefield dynamics call for synchronized effects and decentralized formations rather than traditional mass troop concentrations to ensure success in warfare.

The Arsenal of the Damned

Anarchonomicon • 511 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Tactics
  1. Motorcycles offer high maneuverability and speed, but Western governments struggle with their high injury rates.
  2. Using civilian pickups with mounted weapons can provide cost-effective mobility in combat scenarios.
  3. ISIS's successful tactics in Mosul, using pickup trucks for mobility and heavy weapons, led to a quick victory over a larger force.
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Thoughts on Defending the Pistol Spread

MatchQuarters • 196 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Tactics
  1. High school football shifted from power football to spread offenses like the Air Raid to accommodate smaller athletes.
  2. Defensive strategies needed to adapt to the spread offenses that maximize space and create lag in defensive scheme reactions.
  3. Modern defenses had to adjust to the changing offensive landscape with concepts like Zone Read and defending against Air Raid schemes.

Operation Northern Delay

The Radar • 119 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
💾 History Tactics
  1. Operation Northern Delay showcased the flexibility and ingenuity of the US Air Force in strategically deploying troops into Iraq.
  2. The mission, though not strictly necessary, served as a valuable training opportunity for soldiers and aircrews, refining joint force skills.
  3. Combat operations like Operation Northern Delay also communicate strategic messages to adversaries and influence operational planning.

In the Shadow of Stumbling Colossus

Devlin’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Tactics
  1. The Cult of Victory related to WW2 had negative impacts on Russia, promoting bad military practices and authoritarianism.
  2. The Soviet Invasion of Manchuria wasn't a great military operation and doesn't exemplify operational art excellence.
  3. Soviet tactical training in WW2 was consistently poor, affecting the army's readiness and performance.

Tactics versus strategies in the theory of games

Infinitely More • 25 implied HN points • 03 Aug 25
📖 Philosophy Tactics
  1. Tactics are focused, short-term moves in games, while strategies are broader plans that consider the entire game history. Think of tactics like specific plays in a game of chess compared to a strategy that shapes the whole match.
  2. In game theory, a tactic works with just the current state of play, while a strategy includes the whole journey to that point. This means tactics can be very specific to the moment, without knowing the past turns.
  3. Understanding whether a game has winning tactics or strategies helps players decide their best moves. It's important to know if there's a guaranteed win for one player or if both can only draw.

How Serbian activists created a Revolution, and what we can learn from it to change things

Bold & Open • 19 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Tactics
  1. Principles behind successful peaceful revolutions can be universal, even if tactics need to be adapted to each specific situation.
  2. Start with achievable, small victories to show vulnerability of current powers and attract more support to your cause.
  3. Having a clear vision of tomorrow that appeals to the average citizen, understanding their needs, and uniting under a common goal are crucial for successful movements.

The tactical variation of the fundamental theorem

Infinitely More • 12 implied HN points • 10 Aug 25
🚌 Education Tactics
  1. In some finite games, either one player has a winning tactic or both players can draw the game. This rule applies to many familiar games like tic-tac-toe and Connect Four.
  2. Not all games follow this winning or drawing pattern. Some games, like the Chocolatier's game, can have different outcomes.
  3. There is a way to tell which games have a winning tactic or drawing tactics by looking at how much information is available on the board. More information can lead to clearer winning strategies.

Under the Sea: Submarines in the Great War

Big Serge Thought • 2 implied HN points • 29 Jul 25
💾 History Tactics
  1. World War I changed how countries thought about war. People were shocked by the high number of deaths and realized the war would not be quick or easy.
  2. Submarines became a powerful new weapon during the war because they could attack from below the surface without being easily seen. This changed naval tactics forever.
  3. Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare angered many countries, including the United States. This led to debates about the rules of war and how far countries could go to win.

Learning by Listing

Adam’s Substack • 2 HN points • 01 May 23
🚌 Education Tactics
  1. Asking the right questions when learning something new can be challenging.
  2. Making lists of components and asking experts about each part can help in understanding complex topics.
  3. Using textbooks and tools can aid in quickly acquiring a comprehensive view of a subject.

The Battle of Bakhmut: Postmortem

Big Serge Thought • 12 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Tactics
  1. The Battle of Bakhmut was a prolonged and bloody conflict, with slow progress and extensive destruction due to intense urban combat.
  2. Both Ukrainian and Russian sides debated the strategic importance of Bakhmut, with theories of it being used as a trap or a vital defensive anchor.
  3. The battle resulted in high casualties, with estimations of around 45,000 losses for Ukraine, 17,000 for Wagner, and a strategic advantage for Russia in terms of preserving its regular forces.

The Last Effort: Germany's Final Battle in the West

Big Serge Thought • 3 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
💾 History Tactics
  1. Wars are not over until the last shot is fired, and every strategic and operational decision matters.
  2. German Field Marshal Walther Model played a crucial role in restoring cohesion to the German forces and leading brutal fights during the final stages of World War Two.
  3. Operation Market Garden was a complex plan that faced challenges, led to heavy casualties, and ultimately froze up the western front rather than marking a swift victory for the allies.

Death Trap on the Volga: Stalingrad

Big Serge Thought • 4 implied HN points • 09 May 23
💾 History Tactics
  1. Stalingrad marked a pivotal shift in the momentum of World War II, leading to the irreversible loss of strategic initiative for the Germans.
  2. The German operations in 1942 faced strategic challenges due to the emerging global conflict with Anglo-American powers and a continental land war with the Soviet Union.
  3. The German failure during Case Blue was driven by inadequate forces, lack of fuel, and a flawed operational plan, culminating in the decision to assault Stalingrad.

The Eagle Has Landed: America Meets the Wehrmacht

Big Serge Thought • 3 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
💾 History Tactics
  1. America's war experience in World War Two provided unmatched confidence and a sense of reassured power, contributing to postwar confidence and strength.
  2. The American military entered the war with doctrinal uncertainty, having to learn quickly how to fight a continental- scale ground war.
  3. The early American armored force and doctrine was underdeveloped due to historical factors, leading to challenges in combat against German panzers in World War Two.

From BMW Bargains to Cyber Battles: A Deep Dive into APT29's Deceptive Tactics

Deceiving Adversaries • 2 HN points • 16 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Tactics
  1. Understanding deception tactics is crucial in cybersecurity for both attackers and defenders.
  2. Psychological manipulation plays a significant role in cyber deception, exploiting human emotions like curiosity, greed, and fear.
  3. Cyber deception can be an effective defense strategy against sophisticated threats like APT29, allowing organizations to mislead attackers and protect valuable assets.