Book · 1998 · History
Fast tanks and heavy bombers
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You know, it's a great story in a book called Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers, which is the oxymoron title.
Why people recommend it
Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers by David E. Johnson is a historical examination of military innovation and organizational change within armed forces during the interwar period. On an episode of The Shawn Ryan Show titled #202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space, released on May 22, 2025, guest Steve Kwast mentioned the book while discussing institutional stagnation and the difficulties associated with modernizing defense structures. Kwast specifically referenced the book's oxymoronic title to frame a broader historical narrative about why military organizations and institutional leaders frequently fail to innovate. He explained how historical examples detailed in the text illustrate the tendency for entrenched leadership groups to cling stubbornly to old tribal allegiances and outdated operational concepts rather than adapting to new technological realities. Through this discussion, Kwast used the book's central themes to critique contemporary strategic thinking, emphasizing that modern defense agencies must overcome bureaucratic resistance and cultural inertia in order to successfully navigate emerging technological frontiers in air, space, and global security.
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Steve Kwast You know, it's a great story in a book called Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers, which is the oxymoron title. 1
“You know, it's a great story in a book called Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers, which is the oxymoron title.”
