02641cam a22003733u 4500 50750 UtSlPG 20260610134151.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16019344 UtSlPG en iso639-1 U Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 Maximes de guerre. English The Officer's Manual: Napoleon's Maxims of War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-23 Produced by Shaun Pinder, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Officer's Manual: Napoleon's Maxims of War" by Emperor of the French Napoleon I is a military treatise written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a compilation of strategic principles and timeless maxims derived from Napoleon’s vast military experience, aiming to guide officers in the art of warfare. The manual encapsulates the essence of military strategy, focusing on lessons from notable military campaigns that illustrate these principles. The beginning of the manual introduces the reader to its structure and intent, first presenting a recommendation from Winfield Scott, who endorses the republishing of the work as a critical resource for military officers in America. Following this, the publisher outlines the aim of providing a collection of maxims, each illustrated by historical examples from campaigns led by notable military leaders, including Napoleon himself. The opening section highlights the significance of understanding the principles of warfare to advance knowledge and improvement for aspiring military leaders, setting the tone for a detailed examination of tactical wisdom throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Military art and science Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Knowledge -- Military art and science Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Quotations Military art and science -- Quotations, maxims, etc. D'Aguilar, G. C., Sir (George Charles), 1784-1855 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50750 91588 91588