Never lose sight of this maxim, that you should establish your cantonments at the most distant and best protected point from the enemy, especially where a surprise is possible. By this means you will have time to unite all your forces before he can attack you.


Napoleon's Military Maxims (ed. Courier Corporation, 2012) - ISBN: 9780486146607

Napoleon I of France Quotes

Never lose sight of this maxim, that you should establish your cantonments at the most distant and best protected point from the enemy, especially...

Never lose sight of this maxim, that you should establish your cantonments at the most distant and best protected point from the enemy, especially...

Never lose sight of this maxim, that you should establish your cantonments at the most distant and best protected point from the enemy, especially...

Never lose sight of this maxim, that you should establish your cantonments at the most distant and best protected point from the enemy, especially...