“The transition from defense to offense is one of the most delicate operations of war.”

The Military Maxims are a thorough examination of the strategic sayings of Napoleon Bonaparte, which marked history and influenced military confrontations from their time to the present. The work offers a broad understanding of the events of the Napoleonic Wars, the personality of the great Corsican himself, as well as the evolution of military doctrines.

This edition contains the detailed notes of Generals Burnod and Sir George Charles d’Aguilar on the Napoleonic maxims, which highlight the multifaceted theoretical and practical contributions of the French Emperor to the art of war. It is a work that appeals not only to historians and military personnel but also to those who wish to understand human nature under extreme conditions and the values of strategic thinking and leadership in addressing challenges that are always present.