Chapter
The Limits of Weapon Systems
49:24 - 56:24 (07:00)
The podcast discussed the limitations of weapon systems particularly in the context of air to naval combat. It highlights how sometimes primitive, seemingly ineffective weapons may still hold a destructive power, with the example of how old biplanes were able to sink Italian battleships.
Clips
The belief in a weapon system's perfection can lead to a refusal to accept a new reality, despite evidence of its ineffectiveness in combat situations.
49:24 - 56:24 (07:00)
Weapon Systems
Summary
The belief in a weapon system's perfection can lead to a refusal to accept a new reality, despite evidence of its ineffectiveness in combat situations. This has been evident in the past with the primitive biplanes that were able to sink Italian battleships, despite their low speeds, and the reluctance to abandon certain weapon systems at the end of World War II.