Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Smolensk” in chapter 4 of H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia.:
...pital is without fortifications.
The fatal effects of such an advance, without properly securing the means of retreat, is exemplified by his own campaign of 1812, in Russia.
If, after the fall of Smolensk , he had fortified that place and Vitepsk, which by their position closed the narrow passage comprised between the Dnieper and the Dwina, he might in all probability, on the following spring, have bee...
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