On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:54:52 -0500 (EST), Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Which is exactly why I specified * battlefield * tactics... > and yes, weapons technology is a big reason for changing > tactics, battlefield or otherwise. The basic principles recommended to be applied for engaging an enemy in warfare have remained virtually unchamged since the publication of Sun Tsu's "The Art of War" in the 5th Century BC. Sun Tsu's book is cited as one of the primary sources from which the US Army has derived the now current US military doctrine known as "The Nine Principles of War". Take a look at http://155.217.58.58/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/cctsp/155-h-0197/155-h-0197.ppt Apply the Principles of War During Mission Planning (This is viewable also as an HTML version from google.) This is an official US military training document which cites historic examples of battles fought by Civil War generals on both sides of the war as best illustrating the use of these principles herein enumerated and explained. Also see http://www.pvv.ntnu.no/~madsb/home/war/fm1005/principles.php3 Digital Attic - Warfare: FM 100-5: The Principles of War (U.S. Army, Field Manual 100-5, 1..) For interesting info on Sun Tzu's book and how it is still being consulted by modern day military experts see http://www.mdlake.net/0105/15.html According to these sources there is nothing saying that evolving weapons technology is a reason for changing tactics, battlefield or otherwise. Sam Heywood
