“After refreshing my memory by looking over again ‘The Officer’s
Manual,’ or ‘Maxims of Napoleon,’ I think I may safely recommend the
republication, in America, of the work in English, as likely to be
called for by many officers, regular and volunteer. It contains a
circle of maxims, deduced from the highest source of military science
and experience, with practical illustrations of the principles taken
from the most celebrated campaigns of modern times. The study of the
book cannot fail to set all young officers on a course of inquiry and
reflection greatly to their improvement.
“WINFIELD SCOTT.”