Military Maxims

**bedlam28** · 07-13-2006, 16:56

I thought I would just post these links that I have enjoyed reading this week from Sun Tzu's 'Art of War' and from Napoleon's Maxims.

Not only do alot of these relate to the tactics and mindset of Total War, but are fascinating to read just as an expansion of personal knowledge.

I hope they are interesting to people, and if you have suggestions where I can read up on similar works, please let me know.

Also I would definately suggest Wikipedia for anyone who hasn't discovered it yet !!

P.S: please note that I am not affiliated or responsible for any of the works on these sites, and merely offer them as interesting viewing.

**Btothexicus Maximus** · 07-13-2006, 23:43

Many wise maixms are out ther.e

March Divided; Fight COncentrated

I jsut realzied i wish i had memebrship :(

**Sensei Warrior** · 07-14-2006, 01:26

"The further you are from the tip of the spear, the more you are immersed in minutae." -Tom Clancy

Not quite a military maxim, but seems to practically be an universal truth. Especially when you apply it to your workplace.

**Seamus Fermanagh** · 07-14-2006, 02:04

Friendly fire isn't.

Civil wars aren't.

**Sensei Warrior** · 07-14-2006, 02:22

Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh

Friendly fire isn't.

Civil wars aren't.

They seem more like military oxymorons then military maxims.

**bamff** · 07-14-2006, 04:34

You mean like "Military Intelligence"?

**Philippus Flavius Homovallumus** · 07-15-2006, 19:53

Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh

Friendly fire isn't.

Civil wars aren't.

Murthy's Laws of Combat!

Bear in mind your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Once you've secured the area don't forget to tell the enemy.

The only ground you hold is the ground you're standing on.

**BlueRobin** · 07-18-2006, 14:12

Where does my signature come from? A politician quoted in during a select committee session earlier this year (sounds boring but I had a vested interest)