•Generalize
oblique order associated with Battles at Leuctra and Leuthen
•Divide
theater and its subordinate components (zones, fronts,
positions, etc.) into three-subdivisions—a center and two
wings—as basis to apply the Leuctra/Leuthen concept in
strategic and grand tactical maneuvers.
•Set-up
base(s) of operations and (alternative) lines of
communication for freedom to shape and shift
flow/direction of operations as basis to apply Leuctra/Leuthen
strategic and grand tactical maneuvers.
•Strategy/grand
tactics
•By free
and rapid movements carry bulk of the forces
(successively) against fractions of the enemy.
•Strike in
the most decisive direction—that is to say
against the center or one wing or the center and one
wing simultaneously.
•If
possible, seize adversary’s communications (without
losing one’s own) and force him to fight on a
reverse front, by using bulk of forces to hit his flank
and take him in the rear—while using detachments, as needed, to
block the arrival of reinforcements as well as draw his
attention elsewhere.
•If the
enemy’s forces are too much extended, pierce his
center to divide and crush his fractions separately.
•To
outflank and turn (envelop) a wing, hit enemy in the
flank and also contain him at the front.
•An attack
may be made simultaneously upon both extremities but not when the
attacking force is equal or inferior (numerically)
to the enemy.