Trotsky's Military Writings

Trotsky's Military Writings are a voluminous compilation of articles, essays and lectures on military theory by Russian revolutionary, Leon Trotsky during the course of the Russian Civil War with the formation of the Red Army.

In his writings, Trotsky notably expressed his views that military doctrine was an art rather than an empirical science. He also opposed attempts among Soviet figures during this period to transfer pre-conceived, Marxist concepts to the theatre of war. Rather, he instead emphasised a reliance on experiential experience to develop military methods of adaptation and proficiency.