The Spirit of Military Institutions; Or, Essential Principles of the Art of War
The Spirit of Military Institutions; Or, Essential Principles of the Art of War
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Each arm, after having been accessory, must in its turn become a principal element, because there are circum- stances in which a particular eflfect is to be produced.
Thus cavalry reserves are indispensable, whether for en- gaging masses of cavalry, or to precipitate themselves upon ill- supported infantry corps, or to cover infantry when in disorder, or to carry batteries, etc.
This cavalry should be supported and sustained by an artillery force belonging to and associated with it, accord- ing... to circumstances, in order to obtain the desired result.
The cavalry is here the principal arm, and the artillery accessory. But the turn of the latter also comes during the battle; the artillery reserve, employed to produce a great effect, at a given moment and upon a designated 13 Digitized by Google 146 DlfFKBENT OPERATIONS OF WAR.
point, becomes suddenly the principal arm ; it crashes the enemy with its fire. Then the infantry advance, which completes the disorder, and finally the cavalry, charging npon them, finish their destruction and assures the vic- tory.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Each arm, after having been accessory, must in its turn become a principal element, because there are circum- stances in which a particular eflfect is to be produced.
Thus cavalry reserves are indispensable, whether for en- gaging masses of cavalry, or to precipitate themselves upon ill- supported infantry corps, or to cover infantry when in disorder, or to carry batteries, etc.
This cavalry should be supported and sustained by an artillery force belonging to and associated with it, accord- ing... to circumstances, in order to obtain the desired result.
The cavalry is here the principal arm, and the artillery accessory. But the turn of the latter also comes during the battle; the artillery reserve, employed to produce a great effect, at a given moment and upon a designated 13 Digitized by Google 146 DlfFKBENT OPERATIONS OF WAR.
point, becomes suddenly the principal arm ; it crashes the enemy with its fire. Then the infantry advance, which completes the disorder, and finally the cavalry, charging npon them, finish their destruction and assures the vic- tory.
What to read after The Spirit of Military Institutions; Or, Essential Principles of the Art of War?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Coppee Henry to read onlineMoreLess
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