Jomini's Principles

Jomini's Principles, established by Swiss general Antoine-Henri Jomini, emphasize key ideas in military strategy and operations. He advocated for the importance of strategic offense and defense, the decisive point in battle, and the significance of the logistics and communication lines. Jomini believed in the use of concentrated forces at critical moments to achieve victory while ensuring a clear command structure. His ideas highlight the relentless analysis of terrain, troop movements, and the psychology of warfare, influencing military thinkers and strategies beyond his time, laying a foundation for modern military theory.