"This is a brilliant book, rich with both historical and technological detail, that coherently and convincingly provides a key thesis for this emerging era of 21st-century great power competition: that militaries must pursue disruptive technologies to achieve the fundamental strategic goals of their respective nations."--Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. Navy (retired), Proceedings "For the first time in our history, we face a peer superpower: China. Our military is central for dealing with the threat it poses. It must adapt. To understand how, you can do no better than Andrew Krepinevich's Origins of Victory ."--Elbridge Colby on X/Twitter "An insightful exploration.

"--Zachery Tyson Brown, Parameters "Krepinevich's thoughts on the changing face of war should be read by serious strategic thinkers. He makes a compelling case as to how and why America's military, and those of its key allies, must pursue 'disruptive innovation' to address the growing threat from China and Russia."--Nobukatsu Kanehara, Former Deputy National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of Japan "In this analytic tour de force Krepinevich delivers a graduate degree in military adaptation. Historically grounded and forward looking, his analysis validates urgently needed guideposts ensuring what we do today can confound the security threats of tomorrow."--General Jim Mattis, U.S. Marines (retired) and 26th Secretary of Defense "Krepinevich, one of this country's most thoughtful and creative strategists, has spent a distinguished career studying military revolutions. His latest work draws on decades of research and reflection and is essential and compelling reading for scholars, policy makers, and military officers alike.

"--Aaron L. Friedberg, Princeton University "Andrew Krepinevich provides a stark warning of what failures await the US military if we do not change course with a sense of urgency. An essential read for those entrusted with keeping our nation safe."--Congressman Mike Gallagher.