Changing Nature of Warfare Factor by Factor Analysis of Smaller Wars Lecture Notes Study 2025/ 2026 Comprehensive Study Guide

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Generalship Moltke (effective) at Danish war 1864 and Austro Prussian war 1866,
Britain at Crimea 1854 and France at Franco Prussian war (both
inneffective)


Moltke (Prussian dominance) Took over Danish War mid-conflict led to rapid victory
Used flexible planning + initiative (Auftragstaktik)
Shows generalship decisive when combined with strong system
Change: more modern, less rigid than Jomini
Key to Prussian dominance (1866, 1870)




Crimean war (British failures) Charge of Light Brigade (1854) caused by miscommunication between
Raglan → Nolan → Lucan → Cardigan
600 cavalry charged wrong target caused heavy losses
Shows poor generalship can override advantages (tech, numbers)
Highlights weakness in command structure


Franco Prussian war (French failures) Sedan (1870): 3 commanders in one day caused confusion
Shows lack of clear leadership = collapse of army effectiveness
Prussian victory shows system > individual leadership




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