Evolution of Operational Art, 1740-1813 - From Frederick the Great to Napoleon

Zusatztext "...this work gives us a revealing look at how the practice of war grew from the age of Frederick to that of Napoleon...This is a very important read for anyone interested in the "French Wars" or in the evolution of the operational art." - The NYMAS Review Informationen zum Autor Claus Telp obtained a PhD in War Studies at King's College London! and is senior lectuter in war studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Klappentext Operational art refers to that part of military organisation & operations that falls between the levels of strategy & tactics. Claus Telp follows the development of this new form of command & control! from the reforms of Frederick the Great! to the stunning success made of it by Napoleon. Zusammenfassung This book is a new look at the evolution of operational art and its complex roots in history. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of maps, Acknowledgements, Introduction, 1 Military theory and practice: 1740–1791, 2 Military theory and practice: 1792–1806, 3 The Jena Campaign, 4 Prussian reforms, 5 Campaigns of 1813, Conclusion, Appendix, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Product details

• Authors: Claus Telp, Telp Claus
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.02.2014
• EAN: 9780415649216
• ISBN: 978-0-415-64921-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Military History and Policy; Military History and Policy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / World, General & world history, General and world history