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An expert examination of the first campaigns of a military genius
Gustav Fiebeger has approached his analysis of General Bonaparte's campaign of 1796-7 in Italy against Austrian and Sardinian forces on several levels. His book concentrates on delivering as much information as possible in the fewest words, so this a work of little literary style. Nevertheless, few relevant issues escape the author's attention here as he critically examines the opposing commanders, the political background to events, the strategic and tactical movement of troops, configurations of the armies, Napoleons own...

An expert examination of the first campaigns of a military genius
Gustav Fiebeger has approached his analysis of General Bonaparte's campaign of 1796-7 in Italy against Austrian and Sardinian forces on several levels. His book concentrates on delivering as much information as possible in the fewest words, so this a work of little literary style. Nevertheless, few relevant issues escape the author's attention here as he critically examines the opposing commanders, the political background to events, the strategic and tactical movement of troops, configurations of the armies, Napoleons own...

This reprint, originally published in 1915, was authored by Col. G. J. Fiebeger, Professor of Engineering at the United States Military Academy for the use of its cadets. Col. Fiebeger uses quotes from the planners of the campaign and from a broad segment of its leading participants to explain, in detail, how this historic event unfolded. Quotes used are seamlessly connected chronologically, using both sides' perspectives, to provide an appreciation of why decisions were made with the knowledge at hand. This reprint includes new artwork, maps, and charts to enhance the original edition and...