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Excerpt from A Precis of the Tactics
The aim of the compiler of this book has been to collate the opiniors of others, and to avoid as much as possible putting forward Kin own where original views have been expressed, he alone is responsible for them.
Instead of paraphrasing the sentences of writers of acknowledged worth, he has given their own words, and the marginal notes will assist the reader to refer to the original, or its translation, for the context, when fuller information is desired.
The compiler hopes this plan may be found convenient, as enabling the render to gauge the value of the authorities, for on the subject of Tactics there is much diversity of opinion, and the works thereon vary considerably in merit, there being scarcely any theory, however preposterous, which may not be supported by a French or German quotation on tbs subject. Wherever continental writers are opposed, on points of importance, both sides of the question are given.
A lint of the works which have been chiefly used in this compilation is appended.
Some apology is due for the great delay that has arisen in preparing a second and improved edition of this book. At the same time I must thank many friends for their kind aid and assistance. Owing to press of work, a Second Edition has not been prepared, but at the request of Officers, the old Edition of 1873 is now reprinted.
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