: The monograph argues that while Napoleon utilized a unified command under the corps d'armée system, his opponents often struggled with integrating diverse national doctrines on the same battlefield.
: Reviewers note the author’s background as a naval officer and historian adds a layer of practical understanding to the "levels of warfare" discussed.
: Some critics feel the narratives can be "British Old School," relying heavily on traditional secondary sources and potentially oversimplifying the complex deliberations of continental allies like the Army of Bohemia.
: Kuehn examines two specific historical periods to illustrate these dynamics:
: The monograph argues that while Napoleon utilized a unified command under the corps d'armée system, his opponents often struggled with integrating diverse national doctrines on the same battlefield.
: Reviewers note the author’s background as a naval officer and historian adds a layer of practical understanding to the "levels of warfare" discussed.
: Some critics feel the narratives can be "British Old School," relying heavily on traditional secondary sources and potentially oversimplifying the complex deliberations of continental allies like the Army of Bohemia.
: Kuehn examines two specific historical periods to illustrate these dynamics: