con-temporaneous

Updated: June 9, 2025

The distinction between this category and the others is the ex post facto nature of achieving Shock and Awe. In the other categories, there is the need for seizing the initiative and applying con-temporaneous force to achieve Shock and Awe. With the Roman example, the Shock and Awe have already been achieved.

Harlan K. Ullman - Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance