military theorists (ACW)

• In 1838 what military theorist stressed the role of commanders and moving forces to attack the enemy at the most favourable point. He believed well trained, well prepared small professional armies were more effective and organisation and staff work was crucial?


  Jomini
• In 1832 which military theorist suggested that war is an extension of politics and should fulfil political aims. They argued morale was key and modern warfare favoured the defender, and that the main aim of warfare was to bring the enemy into battle and use maximum force to destroy him.


  Clausewitz
• How did Jomini impact the nature of the ACW? 


  He was the only theorists taught at Military Academy before ACW. Halleck, the commander of the Union armies from 1862-64, continued working on his transition of Jomini while in the field. The South liked his theories too, Lee particularly eg a strategic defensive on interior lines was favoured until 1863 when the Confederates decided to go on the offensive and were checked at Gettysburg