{| ! Mass | Concentrate combat power at the decisive place and time ! Objective | Direct every military operation towards a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable objective ! Offensive | Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative ! Surprise | Strike the enemy at a time, at a place, or in a manner for which he is unprepared ! Economy of force | Allocate minimum essential combat power to secondary efforts ! Maneuver | Place the enemy in a position of disadvantage through the flexible application of combat power ! Unity of command | For every objective, ensure unity of effort under one responsible commander ! Security | Never permit the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage ! Simplicity | Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans and clear, concise orders to ensure thorough understanding |}
Traditional Principles of War
Traditional Principles of War
Traditional Principles of War
Traditional Principles of War
Self Determination
Punishable by court-martial
A violation of the Geneva Convention.
A Copperhead.
principles of war – Selection and maintenance of the aim; maintenance of morale; offensive action; surprise; security; concentration of force; economy of effort; flexibility; co-operation; and administration.
Economic events during World War II demonstrated the principles of Keynesian economics in the sense that spending had gone done dramatically and the economy was stalled.
They didnt ;)
The relevance of Carl Von Clausewitz's "Principles of War" for contemporary military professionals is that it deals with the mind of man at war and not the weapons of war.