Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Davoust” in chapter 6 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.:
...true point of attack, success will be more certain and decisive.
A turning manoeuvre may frequently be employed with advantage at the same time with the main attack on the line.
The operations of Davoust at Wagram, and Richepanse at Hohenlinden, are good examples under this head.
The manoeuvre is, however, a difficult one, and unless executed with skill, may lead to disasters like the turning manoe...
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| † | Davoust | 103 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 user votes | |
| Marechal Davoust | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 user votes | ||
| R. R. Davoust | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 user votes | ||
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