The Theory of War: Illustrated by Numerous Examples from Military HistoryLongman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts, 1858 - 354 sider |
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... success . The science of war has been divided into the two branches of Strategy and Tactics ; and though no very cogent reason exists for such separation , the objects as well as the principles of both being iden- tical , such ...
... success . The science of war has been divided into the two branches of Strategy and Tactics ; and though no very cogent reason exists for such separation , the objects as well as the principles of both being iden- tical , such ...
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... the fate of a battle , of a campaign , even of a dynasty , have often depended on the successful and accurate con- centration of scattered bodies of an army ; and it 18 THEORY OF WAR . Combinations of Movement The March.
... the fate of a battle , of a campaign , even of a dynasty , have often depended on the successful and accurate con- centration of scattered bodies of an army ; and it 18 THEORY OF WAR . Combinations of Movement The March.
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... success of a campaign , as one of 20,000 which marched only ten miles a day . This being undoubtedly true , ought we not to give more attention to the subject , and to endeavour by all means to develop the powers of the soldier in this ...
... success of a campaign , as one of 20,000 which marched only ten miles a day . This being undoubtedly true , ought we not to give more attention to the subject , and to endeavour by all means to develop the powers of the soldier in this ...
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... success in the execution of a military plan . The greatest captains have made a practice of keeping their designs strictly to themselves until the very moment of execution . Marlborough was conspicuous for his reserve in this respect ...
... success in the execution of a military plan . The greatest captains have made a practice of keeping their designs strictly to themselves until the very moment of execution . Marlborough was conspicuous for his reserve in this respect ...
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... successful one . Skill in using Weapons . The skill possessed by the soldiers of all arms in the use of their particular weapons is evidently another vital ingredient of success . This also depends on exercise . The modern improvement ...
... successful one . Skill in using Weapons . The skill possessed by the soldiers of all arms in the use of their particular weapons is evidently another vital ingredient of success . This also depends on exercise . The modern improvement ...
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The Theory of War, Illustrated by Numerous Examples from Military History Sir Patrick Leonard Major General Macdougall Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1856 |
The Theory of War: Illustrated by Numerous Examples from Military History Patrick Leonard Macdougall Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1858 |
The Theory of War: Illustrated by Numerous Examples from Military History Patrick Leonard Macdougall Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1858 |
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