THE GENERAL STAFF IN THE MANAGEMENT OF A CAMPAIGN
THE EVE OF KÖNIGGRÄTZ
Political and military situation on the 2nd of July—Position of the Prussian armies—-Topography of the district—Supposed position of the Austrian army, and consequent arrangements for July 3rd—True position of the Austrian army discovered—Consequent fresh orders for July 3rd—Which result in a decisive victory
BEHIND THE SCENES
The secret of King William's military success—His selection of a single adviser, and resolute adherence to his proposals—History of the office of chief of the general staff—Proceedings at Gitschin the night before the battle
FIVE SHORT ORDERS
Prussian system of division of labour and organization of responsibility—Simplicity of its working illustrated from the fewness and brevity of the orders issued