The Art and Science of War

War is as much an art as it is a science. There is in fact a science to art. Mathematical certitude, line, color, shape, the use of space, the logic of the mindit is all there in any artistic endeavor. One must understand the laws of physics and how the eye apprehends beauty to create marvels of architecture like the dome of St. Peters. War is no less a science or an art. The science of war is found in the way one must strategize and calculate according to logistics, resources, support, and knowledge of the enemy. Its art is found in the way one must be flexible, able to adapt at a moments notice, able to interpret the mission...

The art of war and the science of war must find alignmentbut too much science and not enough art could lead one to failure, just as too much art and not enough science could as well.

The art of war incorporates philosophy, knowledge of human nature, knowledge of the role that diplomacy plays in war, knowledge and skilled use of soft power...

…of war: from weapons advancements such as progression from ancient catapults to todays hypersonic missiles and drone warfare, to psychological warfare and economic warfare, progression and advancement in tactics and application of pressure has as much science behind it in terms of technical understanding and skill as it does art in terms of application and realizing how things will play out. As in any scientific inquiry or artistic endeavor, however, there is always more room for greater understanding and knowledge of the factors and variables that can go into what affects outcomes. That is as true for war as for anything…