A distillation of the knowledge, intuition and wisdom of one of history's greatest military commanders in an attractive and accessible format. Packed with insights into the art of war, every military commander or armchair general should have this on their bedside table. This fascinating book guides you through how to wage a war in 78 military maxims from one of history's greatest military commanders. Napoleon's success on the battlefield was built upon practical experience combined with his own study of classical warfare and his natural grasp of the key principles of war. David Chandler, one of Britain's greatest military historians, explains his thinking and offers fresh insights into the Napoleonic wars. AUTHOR: David Chandler was one of the world's foremost experts on Napoleonic warfare, the military campaigns of Napoleon and of the Duke of Malborough. His seminal works include 'The Campaigns of Napoleon', 'On the Napoleonic Wars' and 'The Dictionary of the Napoleonic Wars'. SELLING POINTS: ? The principles of warfare by Napoleon ? Almost 100 of Napoleon's maxims places in context by David Chandler ? A new edition of this classic insight into Napoleon's genius for war. ? A unique distillation of wisdom published to celebrate the anniversary of Waterloo ? 'The transition from the defensive to the offensive is one of the most delicate operations in war.'
