Military schools and courses of instruction in the science and art of war, / in France, Prussia, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Sardinia, England, and the United States. Drawn from recent official reports and documents. Revised Edition

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Criticism on the organization of the French Battalion. (At home in one day.)

Examination Essays, Staff School.—Military History, Tactics and Administration.

1. In what respects did the earlier form of military art, strategetically and tactically, favor defensive wars generally, and in particular assist Frederick II. in the Seven Years’ War? (Two hours.)

2. The duties of the Staff in time of peace. (Two hours.)

3. Position of Landwehr Officers on and off duty. (Two hours.)

4. What is the value of the Cavalry formation en échelon, with particular reference to the Austrian mode? (Two hours.)

5. Is only one sort of Infantry necessary, or is Light Infantry essential? (Two hours.)

6. How may the mobilizing of an Army be best expedited? (Five hours.)

7. Describe the different sorts of field works particularly used in war. (Two hours.)

8. How is the Artillery of a Corps d’Armée to be used in the different emergencies of battle? (Five hours.)