INTRODUCTION.
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1. War 1
Eternal peace 1
War the ultimo ratio of state policy 2
Courts of arbitration 3
2. Strategy and Tactics 4
Definition of strategy and tactics 4
Relation of strategy to tactics 6
3. The Method of Instruction 7
Value of examples 8
Applicatory method 10
Advantages and disadvantages 10
Arrangement of the subject matter 12
4. Drill Regulations 13
Instructions for campaign 15
Regulations and the science of combat 15
THE FORMAL TACTICS OF INFANTRY.
I. ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT 19
1. The Importance and Employment of Infantry 19
Relative strength as compared to other arms 19
Élite infantry. Guards 21
Jägers and riflemen 22
Mountain infantry 23
Machine guns 24
Mounted infantry 25
Patrols and scouting detachments 27
Cyclists 28
Snowshoe runners 30
2. The Tactical Unit 32
3. Organization 34
The company 34
Peace and war strength 35
The battalion 36
The regiment 37
The brigade 37
