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Stately Minuet of Death: Maurice de Saxe at Fontenoy. With near-mathematical precision, French marshal Maurice de Saxe arranged a trap for his less experienced British opponent at Fontenoy. This article appears in: December 2004.
Description. Maurice de Saxe was the illegitimate son of Augustus II of Saxony; he embarked on a career in the Imperial army when he was twelve years’ old. In 1720 he obtained a commission in the French army, in which he served for the rest of his life.
Written by a military officer of great acumen, Reveries on the Art of War introduced revolutionary approaches to battles and campaigning at a time of changing military tactics and leadership styles, it stands as a classic of early modern military theory and has deeply impacted modern military tactics.
In recognition of his services Louis XV gave him life tenure of the castle of Chambord and (1747) the title of marshal general. His 'Mes Rêveries' (1757) is a remarkable work on the art of war. Maurice de Saxe was notorious for his amorous exploits and for his tragic liaison with Adrienne Lecouvreur.
May 7, 2009 · Reveries, or, Memoirs concerning the art of war. Saxe, Maurice, comte de, 1696-1750; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. MB (BRL); John Adams Library (Boston Public Library) MB (BRL) France. Armée, Military art and science.
Jul 30, 2007 · Reveries on the Art of War (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor) [de Saxe, Maurice, Phillips, Gen. Thomas R.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.
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Written by a military officer of great acumen, Reveries on the Art of War has deeply impacted modern military tactics. Enduringly relevant, this landmark work belongs in the library of anyone...
