There is a misunderstanding about the origin of the names. Originally, there were TWO departments: The Department of War (Army) and the Department of the Navy. After World War II, it was decided (1) to split off the Army Air Forces into a separate Air Force, and (2) to unify the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a combined Department of Defense. It is understandable that a less militant name might be sought after fighting the largest war in history. Restoring Dept. of War to cover all the forces could be a legitimate shift in reality recognition. (Nobody wants a Dept. of Offense.)
There is a misunderstanding about the origin of the names. Originally, there were TWO departments: The Department of War (Army) and the Department of the Navy. After World War II, it was decided (1) to split off the Army Air Forces into a separate Air Force, and (2) to unify the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a combined Department of Defense. It is understandable that a less militant name might be sought after fighting the largest war in history. Restoring Dept. of War to cover all the forces could be a legitimate shift in reality recognition. (Nobody wants a Dept. of Offense.)