Napoleon's Jena Campaign: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

Studying military history is a vital part of an officer's military career. This study recommends Clausewitz' critical analysis as a way of learning from the successes and failures of the great captains of the past. It begins by presenting a description of critical analysis, discussing its value in the study of operational art and its benefits over other methods of study. A critical analysis of Napoleon's Jena Campaign follows. Finally, the lessons learned from the critical analysis are put into contemporary perspective by comparing Napoleon's operational art to today's doctrine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249367

Entities

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  • Thomas M. Hail Jr

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Human Systems

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  • Army
  • Artillery Fire
  • Battlefields
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Classification
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Gravity
  • Instructions
  • Military History
  • Security
  • Students
  • Supply Depots
  • Terrain
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies