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Ardant du Picq, born in October 1819 and died in August 1870, was a French military theorist and historian whose works had a profound impact on subsequent military thought.

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Famous Ardant du Picq Quotes

“The instruments of battle are valuable only if one knows how to use them.”

Ifs Knows Use Know How Military Battle Instruments Valuable

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“He, general or mere captain, who employs every one in the storming of a position can be sure of seeing it retaken by an organized counterattack of four men and a corporal.”

Men Four Seeing Military Position Mere Organized Captains

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“Frederick liked to say that three men behind the enemy were worth fifty in front of him.”

Men Three Behinds Enemy Military Fronts Fifty

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“A force engaged is out of the hand of its commander.”

Hands Force Military Engaged Commanders

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About the Author

Born: October 19, 1819
Died: August 18, 1870
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Quotes: 6

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