Napoleon‘s Last Victory and the Emergence of Modern War – Historical Book – University Press of Kansas from University Press of Kansas

Description

Presenting a significant new interpretation of Napoleonic warfare, the author argues persuasively that the true origins of modern war can be found in the Franco-Austrian War of 1809.

The author contends that the 1809 war – with its massive and evenly matched armies, multiple theaters of operation, new command and control schemes, increased firepower, frequent stalemates, and large scale slaughter – had more in common with the American Civil War and subsequent conflicts than with the decisive Napoleonic campaigns that preceded it.