On Tactics: A Theory of Victory in Battle

The "On Tactics" book is a comprehensive guide for military tacticians, offering a fresh perspective on the principles of war and their practical applications on the battlefield.

Written by an experienced author who has penned this book as a remedy for navigating chaotic and inchoate realm of tactical theory, this book provides a striking synthesis of thinking on tactics as well as strategy.

The author challenges centuries-old conventional wisdom regarding the principles of war and offers new insights into the role of tactics with regards to strategy and war. The book is divided into two parts: Part One establishes a tactical system meant to replace the Principles of War checklist, while Part Two explores the practical applications of these tactics in various scenarios.

The author presents standard methods that tacticians can use to gain an advantage on the battlefield using historical examples that illustrate each concept.

These "tactical tenets" include maneuver, mass, firepower, tempo, surprise, deception, confusion, shock, and the role of the moral aspects of combat. This book is designed to be both compelling and easily mastered for junior non-commissioned officers and company grade officers, while still rich enough to be interesting to both specialist and non-specialist academics.

It is a must-read for anyone interested in military tactics and strategy.