military theorists (FRW)

• In 1776 what military theorist advocated for use of lighter, more mobile & flexible artillery with standardised parts and munitions which are concentrated for major effect?


  De Gribeauval
• In 1732 what military theorist advocated for flexible fat moving forces made up of column formations with gaps for attacks?

  Maurice de Saxe
• How did De Gribeauval affect the nature of the FRW?


  Napoleon was particularly receptive to his standardisation of artillery because he was an artillery officer. Napoleon made use of his and other prominent military theorists ideas and adapted them to his needs. DG was a French officer and began the revolution in use of artillery and Napoleon inherited the changes making the French artillery the most advanced in the world with far greater flexibility, accuracy and destructive capability
• How did De Saxe affect the nature of the FRW?


  Napoleon, needing to move his forces quickly, was inspired by de Saxes theory to divide armies which can be seen with the Corps system