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Emil Schalk, A. O., The Art of War written expressly for and dedicated to the U.S. Volunteer Army., Preface. (search)
Preface. few nations, if any, in the world, would have been able to accomplish what the people of this great country have done. Within three or four months, an army larger than that possessed by any of the great powers of Europe has been raised, armed, equipped, drilled, and put in the field. Men of all classes, rich and poor, have entered the ranks; and there is scarcely any quiet occupation which has not furnished its share of officers and privates. The merchant and the lawyer, yesterday at their desks, to-day command regiments and armies. If we can only admire this great national movement and the patriotism which has caused it, we may perhaps be allowed to make a few observations the importance of which every intelligent officer will admit. Bravery is a national virtue of the American, and we certainly do not doubt that of the officers of the great army; but bravery is not sufficient to gain victories. War is a science, and a difficult one. History is full of example
Emil Schalk, A. O., The Art of War written expressly for and dedicated to the U.S. Volunteer Army., Strategy. (search)
e understood. Those who wish to obtain an entire knowledge of strategy, and the operations attached to it, may consult Jomini's Art of War, recently translated from the French by Captain Mendell and Lieutenant Craighill, U. S. Army. Example. War in the United States. if I choose the rebellious States for the theater of war in my example, I do it only because I know that such an example will be more interesting to my readers than any of the most beautiful strategical operations in Europe. But I must say at once that, in giving this example, I will only give a general idea how the principles of strategy might be apple but I am far from making any allusion to fats which have happened or might happen Besides, I choose my example without consideration of the actual position of the two belligerent parties; and I must also say that I make no pretension to give the different movements as they should perhaps be, if made in accordance with a thorough knowledge of the country. In sh
Emil Schalk, A. O., The Art of War written expressly for and dedicated to the U.S. Volunteer Army., Grand Tactics. (search)
t we must carry with us in the field, besides the difference in the weight of the guns and the more or less mobility which would be the consequence. I think the question should be answered in the negative, and has been answered so by nearly all European artilleries; the consequence was that, in nearly all European armies, rifled 4-pounders, firing a 9 to 10 pound shell, were introduced, as the only field guns, and we may say that the construction of this gun was the solution of the greatest proEuropean armies, rifled 4-pounders, firing a 9 to 10 pound shell, were introduced, as the only field guns, and we may say that the construction of this gun was the solution of the greatest problem of artillery since the invention of powder. The Armstrong, Whitworth, and many other rifled guns, corresponding in their weight more to the smooth-bored 6-pounders, all those beautiful weapons may be said to be of faulty construction as field guns; they possess an excess of power, but are far from having the mobility of the rifled 4-pounder. This rifled gun is drawn by only four horses, and served by only six men. The Prussian 4-pounder gun is, however, in nearly every respect superior to
Emil Schalk, A. O., The Art of War written expressly for and dedicated to the U.S. Volunteer Army., Example of a battle of the offensive defense: battle of Austerlitz, December 2, 1805. (search)
other battalion, appearing where the enemy least expects them, where his battalions, behind cover, thought themselves well screened, disappearing before the enemy can make any attempt to drive them away, reappearing to spread disorder and loss in another direction, directing an overwhelming fire of shells and shrapnels against the astonished enemy, and spreading fear and terror through his whole line of battle,--this is the way artillery should act. Only light rifled guns, as now employed in Europe, can accomplish such work. In this period, artillery has principally to fire against the enemy's cavalry and infantry; if, however, two of our batteries can unite their efforts, they may by their superiority silence one of the enemy's batteries. To do this, they should advance in echelons by sections; some of the guns should fire shrapnels, to prevent a quick serving of the enemy's battery, and the others should try to dismount some of his guns by continually directing their united effor
Emil Schalk, A. O., The Art of War written expressly for and dedicated to the U.S. Volunteer Army., Logistics. (search)
oust are on his flanks. The result of this manoeuvre — which was, however, excellently favored by Mack's own incapacity — was the complete destruction of the Austrian army under his command. I will say a few words on the repose of troops in time of war. They bivouac, canton, or camp. In the bivouac, they pass the night in the open air, round fires, etc.; in camping, they are provided with tents; in cantoning, they are distributed in houses among the inhabitants. In the wars of Europe, the latter mode is always adopted for all kinds of marches and manoeuvres. Troops bivouac only when in expectation of a battle. In all these cases, however, the arrangements must be so made that, from resting, the troops can quickly join and form in line of battle. In camping, the tents should be disposed so that each battalion, brigade, division, etc. can form from its camp at once in line or in order for marching; advanced guards, posts, and pickets should be disposed, and the di