Strategy and TacticsD. Van Nostrand, 1864 - 400 páginas |
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... division . 66 8. A flank march .... 66 9. A flank march of a large body of troops . " 10. Method of marching of ... divisions 212 " 23. Defence by a corps of four divisions 228 " 24. Defensive position on high ground .... 235 " 25 ...
... division . 66 8. A flank march .... 66 9. A flank march of a large body of troops . " 10. Method of marching of ... divisions 212 " 23. Defence by a corps of four divisions 228 " 24. Defensive position on high ground .... 235 " 25 ...
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... division of forces ; and the same reasons which make double lines of operations dangerous , are equally power- ful against attempts to act offensively from two distinct bases . There should , on the contrary , always be the greatest ...
... division of forces ; and the same reasons which make double lines of operations dangerous , are equally power- ful against attempts to act offensively from two distinct bases . There should , on the contrary , always be the greatest ...
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... division of the troops as will permit a corps to be moved against the flanks or the communications of the enemy while a force equal to his is presented in front ; diversions may then be made in the provinces which are poorly guarded ...
... division of the troops as will permit a corps to be moved against the flanks or the communications of the enemy while a force equal to his is presented in front ; diversions may then be made in the provinces which are poorly guarded ...
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... no more brilliant operation than cutting the line of retreat of the enemy . If , however , this can only be done by a division of force , it ought to be enough for a general of prudence to know the dan- STRATEGICAL OPERATIONS . 67.
... no more brilliant operation than cutting the line of retreat of the enemy . If , however , this can only be done by a division of force , it ought to be enough for a general of prudence to know the dan- STRATEGICAL OPERATIONS . 67.
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... divisions of infantry and cavalry , each of which is usually , in France , commanded by a general of divis- ion , the army corps itself being under the orders of a marshal of the empire . In the United States army a division is the ...
... divisions of infantry and cavalry , each of which is usually , in France , commanded by a general of divis- ion , the army corps itself being under the orders of a marshal of the empire . In the United States army a division is the ...
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