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100 1 _aDodge, Theodore Ayrault,
_d1842-1909
245 1 0 _aGreat captains
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-24
508 _aTurgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Great Captains: A Course of Six Lectures Showing the Influence on the Art of War of the Campaigns of Alexander, Hannibal, Cæsar, Gustavus Adolphus, Frederick, and Napoleon" by Theodore Ayrault Dodge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the contributions of six prominent military leaders to the evolution of military strategy and tactics that have shaped the art of war. The focus on historical figures like Alexander the Great and Napoleon suggests a comprehensive analysis of their campaigns and the broader implications on warfare. The opening of the lectures introduces readers to the overarching theme of how war has been documented and understood throughout history, emphasizing the intellectual aspects of military leadership. Dodge argues that the great captains not only engaged in battles but also developed strategic concepts that defined their campaigns. The preface sets the stage for detailed explorations of each captain’s tactics and contributions, outlining how the interplay of intellect, character, and historical circumstances crafted military doctrine. This blend of history and analysis provides a compelling foundation for readers interested in military strategies and the legacies of these iconic leaders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Houghton Miffin Company, 1889
653 _aFrederick II, King of Prussia, 1712-1786
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Military leadership
653 _aGustav II Adolf, King of Sweden, 1594-1632
653 _aMilitary biography
653 _aCaesar, Julius -- Military leadership
653 _aHannibal, 247 B.C.-182 B.C.
653 _aAlexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. -- Military leadership
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/greatcaptainscou00dodgrich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71713
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