How-Great-Generals-Win-伟大统帅是如何取得胜利？(英文摘抄，配图).docx

Introduction Key to victory was to “get there first with the most”, there being enemy’s weakness And to “mystify, mislead, and surprise” Make enemy believe he is aiming at a different point Make enemy unable to defend two or more points or objectives, forcing them to cede at least one Most great generals won by moving against enemy’s flank or rear, either actual or psychological Great generals can see instead how he can go around rather than through his opponent Great generals be Janus-faced, conveying honesty and openness to his troops while hiding the parts that permit him to “mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy” True objective of war is not destruction of the enemy’s armed forces on the battlefield, but peace Some generals do not confront directly but launch surprise attacks to devastate enemy morale B.H. Liddell Hart: successful general chooses the line of course of least expectation and the exploits the line of least resistance A rear or flank attack must be a sur prise to be wholly successful. This applies both to tactics, or actual battle, and to strategy. Napoleon’s characteristic was “envelopment, breakthrough, and exploitation.” Strong frontal attacks, draw all enemy reserves into action Move large force on enemy’s flank or rear When enemy move to shield against flank or rear attack, Napoleon broke a hole in a weakened section of the main front with massed artillery Sent cavalry and infantry through this hole to create a breakthrough, then used cavalry to shatter and pursue the disordered enemy Hannibal He took the unexpected route, walking through mud, and headed right for Rome, Romans pursued him and fell into his trap in a pass at Lake Trasimene In another battle, Hannibal feinted a weak centre, lured the Romans in and surrounded them Scipio stormed Hannibal’s base in Spain, New Carthage and seized supplies, gold, and POWs Scipio finally faced Hasdrubal in Seville. 40,000 vs. 70,000 + 4,000 horse. He first followed the doctrine by putting Roman