Battle Studies Ancient and Modern Battle

Charles Jean Jacques Joseph Ardant Du Picq

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Double 9 Books LLP
04 January 2023

Genocide & ethnic cleansing; Military history; War crimes

"""Battle Studies: Ancient and Modern Battle"" is a seminal military history book written by Charles Ardant du Picq, a colonel in the French Army who was killed in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War. The book is divided into two main parts. In the first part, Ardant du Picq discusses the psychological and emotional aspects of warfare, such as courage, fear, and morale. The second part of the book examines the tactics and organization of ancient armies, with a focus on the Roman legions. Ardant du Picq draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient history to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different types of units, such as infantry and cavalry, and to offer insights into the tactics and strategies that were most effective in ancient warfare. The final section of the book focuses on modern warfare and the challenges faced by modern armies. Moreover, ""Battle Studies: Ancient and Modern Battle"" is a highly influential work that offers valuable insights into the nature of warfare and the factors that contribute to success or failure in battle."

By: Charles Jean Jacques Joseph Ardant Du Picq
Imprint: Double 9 Books LLP
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 291g
ISBN: 9789358010404
ISBN 10: 9358010401
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 04 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charles Jean Jacques Joseph Ardant du Picq was a French Army officer and military theorist who lived from October 19, 1821, to August 18, 1870. His writings had a big impact on French military theory and doctrine after they were interpreted by other theorists. Ardant du Picq was born on October 19, 1821, in Périgueux, which is in Dordogne. On October 1, 1844, he graduated from the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr and was put in charge of the 67th as a second lieutenant. In December 1854, he moved to the 9th Chasseurs, a Pied battalion. In September 1855, he was captured when the central bastion of Sevastopol was stormed. He was given his freedom in December 1855, and he went back to work. Like almost all of his peers, he spent a lot of time in Algeria between 1864 and 1866. In February 1869, he was made colonel of the 10th Line Infantry Regiment. When the war with Prussia broke out on July 15, 1870, he was in France and took charge of his regiment, the Tenth Regiment of the Line. He died at a military hospital in Metz on August 18, 1870, from wounds he got at the Battle of Mars-la-Tour.