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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) :Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French Revolution
France Dominance in Europe 1805
Influenced by Alexander the Great and Machiavelli
Leadership/Generalship/command
The Grand Army/Universal conscription
Link Between Domestic & Foreign Policy
Alliance Strategy
Principles of War, Organisation of Battle & RMA :Principles of War, Organisation of Battle & RMA Manouvre warfare
Offensive (massive infantry and cavalry for surprise & reconnaisance)
Mobilty/flexibilty
Firepower
Surprise
Blitzkrieg
Concerntration of force
Revolutionised Military organisation
Mobilsation of entire resourses
Short and sharp war
Advocate of total war
Felt difficult on limited War
War as extention of policy
Lightening war
Multi-dimensional war
Limitations of Ideas & Campaign