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This content will cover topics like Anglo-Saxon history and Beowulf, the history and future of warfare, Robert Greene's works on human nature, and philosophical concepts like Stoicism and logic. It will also explore criminal psychology and deduction, with occasional short stories featuring William Scott, PI."
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte's military genius established foundational principles like speed, dislocation, and force concentration that remain central to modern manoeuvre warfare. While technology, battlespace depth, and information systems have drastically evolved, the core concept of outmanoeuvring the enemy persists…..
The General and the Ghost
This document dissects the military genius of Napoleon Bonaparte, focusing on his early, paradigm-shifting campaigns. It argues that his greatness lay not just in victories but in his revolutionary approach to warfare. Key campaigns highlighted include the Italian Campaign (1796-1797), a masterclass in mobile warfare, speed…..
The Manoeuvre Man
Feeling stuck and directionless in your 40s? Stop fighting head-on battles against mid-life stagnation – that’s attrition warfare and it’s a waste of energy. Instead, embrace the ancient art of manoeuvre. This newsletter explores how strategic positioning, flexible planning, creating dilemmas, and calculated disorder can help you navigate challenges with ease, leading to renewed purpose and “easy victories” by outsmarting the predictable forces holding you back. It’s time to be smarter, not just tougher.