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#337 Napoleon's Maxims and Strategy

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The Advantages of Learning from History and Experience

Having an obstinate will and maintaining a cool head are crucial qualities for a commander in chief. Learning from the experiences and principles of formidable leaders such as Alexander, Hannibal, and Caesar is essential to assure victory. It is important to study history and the campaigns of great captains to discover the secrets of the art of war. One's personal experience must be supplemented by study, as no individual experience can be so comprehensive as to disregard the experience of others.

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