A collection of Napoleon's military maxims, in which he sets out principles of war, command, and strategy. These concise lessons on troop movements, supply, and decisiveness offer insight into early nineteenth-century military thought. They are worth hearing as a historical document and a stimulus for reflection on leadership.
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Opening of the book
THE OFFICER'S MANUAL. NAPOLEON'S MAXIMS OF WAR. RICHMOND, VA.: WEST & JOHNSTON. 1862. EVANS & COGSWELL, PRINTERS. NO. 3 BROAD ST., CHARLESTON, S. C.
CONTENTS RECOMMENDATION. PREFACE. NAPOLEON’S MAXIM I. MAXIM II. MAXIM III. MAXIM IV. MAXIM V. MAXIM VI. MAXIM VII. MAXIM VIII. MAXIM IX. MAXIM X. MAXIM XI. MAXIM XII. MAXIM XIII. MAXIM XIV. MAXIM XV. MAXIM XVI. MAXIM XVII. MAXIM XVIII. MAXIM XIX. MAXIM XX. MAXIM XXI.
“After refreshing my memory by looking over again ‘The Officer’s
Manual,’ or ‘Maxims of Napoleon,’ I think I may safely recommend the republication, in America, of the work in English, as likely to be called for by many officers, regular and volunteer. It contains a circle of maxims, deduced from the highest source of military science and experience, with practical illustrations of the principles taken from the most celebrated campaigns of modern times. The study of the book cannot fail to set all young officers on a course of inquiry and reflection greatly to their improvement.
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