Tactics, Volume 1 (of 2). Introduction and Formal Tactics of Infantry

part in a war; every class of society suffers and has its pursuits

interfered with; everything presses to an early decision, to a prompt crushing of the opponent.

[4] “If princes wish war they proceed to make war and then send for an industrious jurist who demonstrates that it is therefore right.” FREDERICK II.

“Every war is just which is necessary and every battle holy ...