“One of the surest ways of forming good combinations in war would be to order movements only after obtaining perfect information of the enemy's proceedings. In fact, how can any man say what he should do himself; if he is ignorant what his adversary is about?”
This seminal work explores the principles of warfare, leadership, and conflict resolution, offering timeless insights into the nature of power and the art of winning battles without resorting to brute force. more
Antoine-Henri Jomini was a Swiss military theorist and writer, renowned for his seminal works on military strategy and tactics. Born on March 6, 1779, in the Valais region of Switzerland, Jomini served in the Swiss, French, and Russian armies during his career. His most famous works include 'The Art of War' and 'Vindications of the Conduct of the Campaigns of 1815'. He passed away on March 24, 1869. more
“With difficulty he is beaten who can estimate his own forces and those of his enemy.”
“Of all those in the army close to the commander, none is more intimate than the secret agent.”
“Of all rewards none [is] more liberal than those given to secret agents.”