Napoleon's Approach to Strategy: Speed and Concentration of Forces

This chapter discusses Napoleon's approach to strategy during the First Italian campaign, focusing on the key aspects of speed and concentration of forces. It explores how the revolutionary armies' agility and ability to outwit the enemy, as well as Napoleon's preference for attacking along the flank or rear, led to successful maneuvers. The chapter also highlights the power of the offensive, the strategy of the central position, and Napoleon's adaptability and improvisation in achieving victory.