The Fall of Heaven, Episode 5: Forlorn Hope

Editor’s note: This is a serialized five-part story for the Atlantic Council’s Art of Future Warfare project.  Read parts one, two, three, and four.   The term “Forlorn Hope” is derived from the Dutch verloren hoop, meaning the “lost troops.” It’s an old term, used for the soldiers who take the leading part in an attack, often with the … Continue reading The Fall of Heaven, Episode 5: Forlorn Hope