The Waterloo Campaign: The Tenets of Campaigning

Abstract

From 15-18 June, 1815, Napoleon conducted and lost his Waterloo campaign. The battle of Waterloo, aptly identified as one of history's fifteen decisive battles, and the associated campaign presents volumes of lessons for the military professional. In this regard, it is of particular interest to the study of the tenets of campaigning. Napoleon's campaign plan considered and planned for the application of all of the tenets of campaigning as they are recognized today. During the course of the campaign, however, Napoleon strayed from the tenets, thus contributing to the campaign's eventual failure. This case study reviews the Waterloo campaign as envisioned and executed by Napoleon, specifically the tenets of campaigning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 1992
Accession Number
ADA250848

Entities

People

  • Ronald W. Kelemen

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Environmental science

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.