Studies in the Leading of Troops, Vol. 1
Vernois, Julius von Verdy du
Excerpt from Studies in the Leading of Troops, Vol. 1: The Infantry Division as a Part of an Army Corps
In order to develop and direct the war strength Of a nation, we must have commanders, and we must educate them. While their education should in the main be Of a practical nature, yet there is no question but that it must go hand in hand with a theoretical course Of study.
Nor can we lose sight, at the outset, Of how little time for theoret...