Battle Studies; Ancient and Modern Battle by Ardant du Picq
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| Author | Ardant du Picq, Charles Jean Jacques Joseph, 1821-1870 |
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| Translator | Cotton, Robert Christie, 1885-1952 |
| Translator | Greely, John N. (John Nesmith), 1885-1965 |
| Title | Battle Studies; Ancient and Modern Battle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Battle Studies; Ancient and Modern Battle" by Colonel Ardant du Picq is a military treatise written during the late 19th century, specifically addressing the human elements and psychological factors underlying warfare. The work emphasizes the importance of morale, discipline, and understanding the human condition in the context of battle, exploring how these components have remained consistent throughout military history, from ancient to modern times. At the start of the text, the author reflects on the conditions of warfare, arguing that true understanding of combat comes from analyzing human nature rather than abstract theories. Du Picq contrasts different historical military tactics, notably between the Romans and their adversaries, illustrating that superior tactics emerge from an understanding of soldiers' psychological states in battle. He discusses various instances of combat, recognizing the complexities and unpredictable behaviors of soldiers under the stresses of conflict. This introductory segment lays the foundation for exploring key battles and their implications for contemporary military thought, and it engages readers with thoughts on the mentorship of future military leaders through historical lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military art and science |
| Subject | Battles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7294 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 252 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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