The Great War of 189
The Great War of 189
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His own saying was that the art of war was only the practical application of principles to the attain- ment of the end in view viz. , the subjugation of the enemy to your will at what knowledge of the circumstances shows you to be at the moment the cheapest possible cost to the country.
In 1870, with a vast numerical superiority, no fortifications to speak of on the enemy's side, and no allies on his own, the prin- ciple of extermination by a series of battles was the best policy to adopt. Now,... against almost equal numbers, backed by fortresses not to be despised the first victory having been won and the fighting value of our troops thereby doubled our best game is not to break our heads against the enemy's strong places, but in a central position to await his offensive returns and move out to meet him not stand to be attacked as soon as his plans are sufficiently indicated by our cavalry outposts.
It was a wise stroke on the part of the enemy to lead off with a first blow from Russia ; but we countered it by the immediate assumption of the offensive, which enabled us to score first blood against France.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
His own saying was that the art of war was only the practical application of principles to the attain- ment of the end in view viz. , the subjugation of the enemy to your will at what knowledge of the circumstances shows you to be at the moment the cheapest possible cost to the country.
In 1870, with a vast numerical superiority, no fortifications to speak of on the enemy's side, and no allies on his own, the prin- ciple of extermination by a series of battles was the best policy to adopt. Now,... against almost equal numbers, backed by fortresses not to be despised the first victory having been won and the fighting value of our troops thereby doubled our best game is not to break our heads against the enemy's strong places, but in a central position to await his offensive returns and move out to meet him not stand to be attacked as soon as his plans are sufficiently indicated by our cavalry outposts.
It was a wise stroke on the part of the enemy to lead off with a first blow from Russia ; but we countered it by the immediate assumption of the offensive, which enabled us to score first blood against France.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Colomb, P. H. (Philip Howard), 1831-1899 to read onlineMoreLess
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