The British Superpower, Irregular Warfare, and Military Honor
T. J. Linzy, PhD
MCU Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2018
Starts on p. 44
Abstract: Even the simplest of military operations can be made complex due to a superpower’s ubiquitous participation in geopolitical, legal, diplomatic, and commercial environments. With its layered and competing priorities, it can be difficult for the superpower’s armed forces to complete missions successfully with individual integrity and honor. Furthermore, irregular warfare demands special consideration due to its unique circumstances and occasionally unusual allies. This article will examine a historical episode from the War of 1812, seen from the British superpower and a small Royal Marine detachment’s perspective that illuminates some of these timeless challenges.