Napoleon's Military Maxims

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.