Military theorists Flashcards
Who is the key military theorist in the lat 18th and early 19th Century?
Du Teil
What did Du Teil believe?
Advocated for greater use of Artillery: should be in light and mobile units
What suggests that Du Teil had an impact upon Napoleon?
He trained Napoleon who went onto
- Standardise parts
- Use lighter artillery
At what battle did Napoleon use artillary?
Londi: used to fire across the river at the Austrians
Who was the key military theorist of the Mid 18th Century?
Clausewitz
What did Clausewitz believe?
- Wars were an extension of politics
- they were won with greater moral
- War favours the defender
What part of Clausewitz was heeded in FWW?
Moral -
Emphasis on bombardment and blockade as elements of psychological warfare being evidence
What part of Clausewitz was rejected in FWW?
That war favoured the defender as each nation chose an offensive strategy
Who were the 2 Key military theorists of the 20th C?
Liddlhart and Douhet
What did Liddlehart believe?
We should shift to mechanise warfare with combined arms
What impact did Liddlehart have?
German Blitzkrieg under Guderian reflected this mentality
What did Douhet believe?
Airpower would be the decisive factor in future conflicts
What was the influence of Douhet?
Britain in WW2 focused on air power with bombardments of Frankfurt and Dresden
