In this episode, Hope dives into Trevor Dupuy’s classic A Genius for War: The German Army and General Staff, 1807–1945 — the book that explains how defeat at Jena became the blueprint for military excellence. From Prussian reformers to the rise (and ruin) of the Wehrmacht, Dupuy shows how professionalism, intellect, and ruthless self-analysis forged a “genius for war.” Hope breaks down what the U.S. Army can still learn from it — and reminds us that real professionals don’t just polish their boots, they polish their minds.