A Course of Instruction in the Elements of the Art and Science of War

J. B. Wheeler

ISBN 10: 1330180275 / ISBN 13: 9781330180273

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of military strategy and tactics, offering a comprehensive guide to the principles that govern the art of war. Examining historical campaigns from the likes of Alexander the Great to Napoleon, the author dissects the strategies employed by renowned military leaders, analyzing their successes and failures in the field. By dissecting historical battles and campaigns, the book reveals the essential elements of military planning. The author explores concepts like the selection of objectives and bases, the importance of communication, and the strategic significance of terrain. He examines how the physical landscape, the nature of the enemy, and the character of commanders can influence the course of a war. The book's insights are timeless, offering a valuable framework for understanding the complex dynamics of warfare and the strategic thinking that has shaped military history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Course of Instruction in the Elements of the Art and Science of War
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330180275
• ISBN 13: 9781330180273
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

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Synopsis

Excerpt from A Course of Instruction in the Elements of the Art and Science of War: For the Use of Cadets of the United States Military Academy

Any military movement, having for its object an attack upon the enemy, is termed an offensive operation.

Any military movement, haying for its object the await ing of an attack by the enemy, is termed a defensive opera tion.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.