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Art de la Guerre, par principes et par regles
" Art de la Guerre, par principes et par regles" (Paris, 1749), by marshal de Puysegur. Representation of a battalion in five lines of thirteen companies. Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona. Montjuic Castle Military Museum."
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Barcelona Battalion Companies Engravings Formation Guerre Lines Marshal Montjuic Representation Thirteen
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published in Paris in 1749, is a seminal military treatise written by Marshal de Puysegur. This engraving is a representation of a battalion formation as outlined in the text. The battalion is arranged in five lines, each composed of thirteen companies. The intricacy of the arrangement is evident in the engraving, with each company depicted as a distinct unit within the larger formation. Marshal de Puysegur's "Art de la Guerre" was a comprehensive military manual that covered various aspects of warfare, including tactics, logistics, and organization. The treatise was widely adopted by European armies and remained a standard reference for military strategy and tactics for decades. This particular engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and the complex organization of military formations during the 18th century. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the military mindset of the time, where the art of war was as much about discipline, order, and precision as it was about brute force. The engraving is housed in the Montjuic Castle Military Museum in Barcelona, Spain. The museum is a treasure trove of military history, showcasing a vast collection of weapons, uniforms, and military artifacts from various periods. The addition of this engraving to the museum's collection underscores its significance as a historical document and a valuable contribution to the study of military history. The intricacy of the battalion formation depicted in the engraving is a testament to the military expertise of Marshal de Puysegur and the importance of military strategy and tactics during the 18th century. The image provides a unique perspective into the military mindset of the time and offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex organization of European armies during the period.
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