Napoleon at work / Colonel Vache?e ; translated by G. Frederic Lees

Vache?e Colonel

ISBN 10: 1845883748 / ISBN 13: 9781845883744

Published by Stroud : Nonsuch, 2007

About this Item

Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 188 p. : maps ; 24 cm. Subject; Napoleon I, Emperor of the French 1769-1821 Military leadership. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Napoleon at work / Colonel Vache?e ; translated by G. Frederic Lees
• Publisher: Stroud : Nonsuch
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845883748
• ISBN 13: 9781845883744
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Modern edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram

About this title

Synopsis

First translated into English in 1914, "Napoleon at Work" is a detailed, step-by-step analysis of the military tactics and methods adopted by Napoleon Bonaparte in the time leading up to, and during, the Jena Campaign of 1806. Written by the distinguished French tactician and strategist, Colonel Vachee, this book aimed to examine and illustrate the military genius of Napoleon as it was at the very height of his career, as well as the lessons in warfare which could be learnt from him for the 'battles of the future'. This fascinating study explores the many elements that contributed to his success; from the organisation and movements of staff, to Napoleon's own strategic decision-making, and, most importantly, the recognition of the necessity of a formidable leadership to achieve victory in warfare.

About the Author

Colonel Jean-Baptiste Vachee was a French tactician who wrote Napoleon at Work for the reference of 'military students', with the aim of formulating rules for future warfare by looking at the tactics employed by Napoleon. It was first translated into English, with a foreword, by G. Frederic Lees in 1914.