Description
THE PARTISAN OFFICER (THE ART OF WAR IN 1769) Volumes 1 & 2 By Ray de Saint-Genies, Translated by G.F.Nafziger (Originally published 1769), Vols 1 & 2, 172 pages, $25.
Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″
Pages: 172 pages
Illustrations: none
Price: All three volumes $100
This is six original volumes bound into three volumes. The ofirst of these three volumes starts out discussing the manner in which a partisan officer should operate behind enemy lines and then evolves into a discussion of operational processes for an army commander. It is most enlightening on how war was fought during the Seven Years War. It talks about camp guards, spies, and guards. It covers directing, protecting and attacking convoys, taking fortresses by siege, treachery, and escalade escalades; executing, defending and attacking forages. It’s got an amazing amount of detailed information on every element of warfare during the Seven Years War. It will be followed by two more such volumes.
The Partisan Officer 1769, Vols 3 & 4
Size: 8 1/2″ by 11″
Pages: 198 pages
Illustrations: None
The second part of this translation overs a multitude of battles in short essays talking about the maneuvers that won the battles. This particular volume contains some discussion of the exploration of the world by sea. The last part of it returns to a generic discussion of battle tactics and operations.
The Partisan Officer 1769, Vols 5 & 6
Size: 8 1/2″ by 11″
Pages: 1221 pages
Illustrations: None
This third part contains more discussions of battles as examples of what was done by the victor to overcome his opponent.
