Estratégia e planejamento em operações anfíbias: lições do passado para os desafios do futuro

Abstract

This dissertation analyzes the importance of strategy and planning in amphibious operations, extracting relevant historical lessons for contemporary application. The research focuses on four emblematic 20th-century operations: the Gallipoli Campaign (1915), Operation Jubilee in Dieppe (1942), Operation Torch (1942) in North Africa, and Operation Overlord (1944) in Normandy. Through a qualitative approach, critical factors that influenced the success or failure of these operations were identified, highlighting the importance of joint coordination among the different branches of the Armed Forces, detailed logistical planning, and the ability to adapt to battlefield conditions. Additionally, the research proposes that lessons from the past, when reinterpreted in light of new technologies, can guide the strategic planning of the Brazilian Armed Forces in the face of contemporary challenges. As a conclusion of this research, we will observe the essential aspects for the effectiveness of amphibious operations, ensuring Brazil's defense and power projection capabilities in an increasingly complex geopolitical scenario.