Military Lessons of the Civil War (1861-1865)

About Military Lessons of the Civil War Nine Principles, generally easy to remember, sometimes hard to apply, need always be present for any planner for any operation: Objective Unity of Command Offense Economy of Force Surprise Security Simplicity Mass Maneuver History shows that applying all nine simultaneously is difficult and while there are countless examples of failures of these principles; generally there are not many examples of successes. But these principles do not succeed on their own; initiative, imagination, training, operational tempo and leadership are other ingredients to success. This book examines how commanders in the Civil War succeeded and failed in applying these principles and closes with lessons we all must learn when facing our current enemy who would destroy our freedom.