The Theory of Military Art

Count Maurice of Saxony, Chief Marshal of France, the greatest military commander and military theorist, in his treatise on military affairs examines all aspects of the preparation and conduct of war. He puts forward ideas that were new for his... time regarding the necessity of military service and troop personnel, the tactics of cavalry, the use of light artillery, the role of engineering fortifications on the battlefield, and the significance of the moral element in war. For many years, his work served as the basis for the study of military art.
The famous principles of Napoleon guided more than one generation of military leaders. W. Cairns in his collection not only offers for study the strategic and tactical principles of Napoleon, but also examines their implementation through the campaigns conducted by recognized commanders. Thus illustrating and proving that the defeat and success of military operations depend on the natural genius and knowledge of the commander-in-chief.

Author: САКСОНСКИЙ МОРИЦ

Printhouse: Tsentrpoligraf

Series: World History

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2023

ISBN: 9785227102584

Number of pages: 255

Size: 84х108 1/32 mm

Cover type: Твердый преплет

Weight: 250 g

ID: 1377433

Count Maurice of Saxony, Chief Marshal of France, the greatest military commander and military theorist, in his treatise on military affairs examines all aspects of the preparation and conduct of war. He puts forward ideas that were new for his time regarding the necessity of military service and troop personnel, the tactics of cavalry, the use of light artillery, the role of engineering fortifications on the battlefield, and the significance of the moral element in war. For many years, his work served as the basis for the study of military art.
The famous principles of Napoleon guided more than one generation of military leaders. W. Cairns in his collection not only offers for study the strategic and tactical principles of Napoleon, but also examines their implementation through the campaigns conducted by recognized commanders. Thus illustrating and proving that the defeat and success of military operations depend on the natural genius and knowledge of the commander-in-chief.

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