Strategy and Tactics in Military Art. Fundamental Principles of Conducting Battles

Baron Heinrich Jomini began his military career in Switzerland, then joined the French army, participated in the Napoleonic campaigns, served as the chief of staff to Marshal Ney, and in 1813 switched to the Russian army. Jomini, by examining all... aspects inherent to the theory and practice of war, offers an analysis of the strategic problems associated with various theaters and fields of warfare, tactics of offense and defense, unexpected maneuvers, special operations, emphasizes the importance of intelligence and the deployment of forces, the organization of logistics and supply, the role of engineering structures, and the influence of diplomacy on the course of military events. Jomini's classic work is not only an invaluable historical monument but also an unparalleled fundamental study of strategy and tactics of warfare, highly regarded by specialists and undoubtedly interesting to all those concerned with the history of military thought development.