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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA

Dwight D. Eisenhower (Supreme Allied Commander)
on 05th June 1944, made a speech to the troops prior
launching Operation OVERLORD to boost their morale
and to help them realise just how important their jobs
were. He said,

“Soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary
Force! You are about to embark upon the greatest crusade
towards which we have striven these many months. The
eyes of the world are upon you.”

These words that made the soldiers not only think about
the honour they will carry in the future but what a great
sacrifice they are making for their country is immeasurable.

Further, Supreme Allied Commander ensured unhindered
flow of logistics throughout the operation. In addition, he
directed his subordinate commanders to ensure safety
and security of his men by providing required ordinance
which facilitated maintaining the morale of the troops
throughout the operation.

Concentration of Force

Success in conflict depends on achieving a concentration of force at
critical time and space. Concentration of force is the ability to apply
decisive military force at the right place, at the right time and in such a
way as to achieve a decisive result. Concentration does not necessarily
imply a massing of forces; it often means having them so disposed as to
be able to unite to deliver the decisive blow or to counter an adversary’s
strike.

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