THE BATTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-32

The Battle is the "only argument" of War--Characteristics of

the Battle (Issue uncertain; Human factor; Value of Reserves;

Superiority at point of Attack)--Lee's "partial attacks" at

Malvern Hill of no avail--Phases of the Battle--Information

and the Initiative (Salamanca; First Battle of the Marne;

Battle of Baccarat)--Development of the Battle (Surprise;

"Like a bolt from the blue" as at Chancellorsville or First

Battle of Cambrai; Marshal Foch on value of Surprise)--The

Decisive Blow--Arbela.

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