: Analyzes the Russo-Prussian army’s performance at Lützen and Bautzen , highlighting how shared goals did not always translate to seamless tactical execution.
: 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. Coalition Tactics on the Napoleonic Battlefield...
: Focuses on Marshal Suvorov leading the Austro-Russian coalition at the Battles of the Trebbia and Novi . : Reviewers note the author’s background as a
: Reviewers note the author’s background as a naval officer and historian adds a layer of practical understanding to the "levels of warfare" discussed. Strengths and Critiques : The work is praised
: A primary review point is the shift in U.S. Army doctrine (FM 100-5) from "unity of command" to "unity of effort," using these Napoleonic examples to show how modern coalitions must still navigate conflicting military cultures. Strengths and Critiques
: The work is praised for providing a historical prism to understand the dynamics of human behavior and multi-national leadership that remain relevant to contemporary military operations.
: Kuehn examines two specific historical periods to illustrate these dynamics: