Artillery Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
“Artillery is more essential to cavalry than to infantry, because cavalry has no fire for its defence, but depends on the sabre.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Military Observations, Napoleon Bonaparte, 1805
Cavalry relies on close combat weapons, so artillery support is crucial for them, unlike infantry which can fire from distance.
In simple terms: Cavalry needs artillery because they fight with swords.
Key Takeaway
Provide artillery support to cavalry units.
Themes
military strategy
combat tactics
force composition
Mood
analytical
historical
Type
tactical
educational
When to use this quote
- battle planning
- historical reenactments
- military education
- game design
Key Concepts
artillery
cavalry
infantry
defensive fire
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology change the need for artillery?
- What modern equivalents replace artillery for fast units?
A Different Perspective
Cavalry can also use firearms, reducing artillery dependence.
