The Officer's Manual: Napoleon's Maxims of War

This volume presents a collection of military maxims derived from the campaigns of Napoleon and other celebrated commanders such as Gustavus Adolphus, Turenne, and Frederick. Translated and supplemented by Colonel D’Aguilar with material from Montécuculli and Frederick, the text illustrates enduring principles of the art of war alongside matters of military detail. It serves as an instructional guide for regular and volunteer officers seeking to understand the science and experience of military operations.