Frederick liked to say that three men behind the enemy were worth fifty in front of him. — Ardant du Picq Copy Share Image
The instruments of battle are valuable only if one knows how to use them. — Ardant du Picq Copy Share Image
He, general or mere captain, who employs every one in the storming of a position can be sure of seeing it retaken by an… — Ardant du Picq Copy Share Image
If one does not wish bonds broken, one should make them elastic and thereby strengthen them. — Ardant du Picq Copy Share Image
The man is the first weapon of battle. Let us study the soldier, for it is he who brings reality to it. — Ardant du Picq Copy Share Image
Frederick liked to say that three men behind the enemy were worth fifty in front of him. — Ardant du Picq Copy Share Image
