The Playing Fields: Sports and Warfighting Readiness
By Phil Bozzelli and Paul Giarra
The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton
The Duke of Wellington’s aphorism has been widely accepted as a validation of sports and their relevance to warfighting and victory. Authors propose that sports at service academies, especially the U.S. Naval Academy, should be an integral part of the warfighting curriculum.
Authors: Phil Bozzelli and Paul Giarra. Summary: Sports are crucial for warfighting readiness.