Strategy and TacticsD. Van Nostrand, 1864 - 400 páginas |
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... infantry ... 189 " 16. Example , showing relative influence of strategical and tactical considerations in choosing point of attack .... 195 " 17. Second example 197 " 18. Point of attack , when a wing of each army is on the same range ...
... infantry ... 189 " 16. Example , showing relative influence of strategical and tactical considerations in choosing point of attack .... 195 " 17. Second example 197 " 18. Point of attack , when a wing of each army is on the same range ...
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... infantry ; some abound more in resources , are more convenient for turning the enemy's positions ; some are more completely protected by the base of operations , & c . One of the most valuable talents of a general is that which enables ...
... infantry ; some abound more in resources , are more convenient for turning the enemy's positions ; some are more completely protected by the base of operations , & c . One of the most valuable talents of a general is that which enables ...
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... infantry , which is the important arm for moun- tain warfare . De Savoy , by concentrating his forces , was superior to Catinat wherever he chose to attack , especially as he occupied the centre of the circle and could threaten several ...
... infantry , which is the important arm for moun- tain warfare . De Savoy , by concentrating his forces , was superior to Catinat wherever he chose to attack , especially as he occupied the centre of the circle and could threaten several ...
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... infantry , artillery , and cavalry , in the proportions determined by experience . It will be evident that the division of a large army into seve- ral corps is absolutely necessary , in order to render that huge machine capable of ...
... infantry , artillery , and cavalry , in the proportions determined by experience . It will be evident that the division of a large army into seve- ral corps is absolutely necessary , in order to render that huge machine capable of ...
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... infantry or cavalry . We hence see that for these two arms the denominations are the same , except the last subdivision , which may therefore be regarded as the unit in the composition of armies , and is often used in expressing the ...
... infantry or cavalry . We hence see that for these two arms the denominations are the same , except the last subdivision , which may therefore be regarded as the unit in the composition of armies , and is often used in expressing the ...
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