Surprise: A Principle of War

Surprise: A Principle of War The military is an ever-changing profession. Technology, tactics, and objectives are constantly changing, even in peacetime. The science of war has evolved drastically since the very first battle fought on American soil, but the art of war has remained constant since that same time. Regardless of the alterations over the years, the principles of war, developed by British Major General J. F. C. Fuller and adopted by the United States …

…even though the science of war has changed. The principle of surprise is one of the most important principles, due to the fact any army, no matter how small or large, can overcome the enemy at any time if they catch the enemy off guard or unprepared. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Axelrod, Alan. The Civil War. The Complete Idiot’s Guide. Alpha Books. Chapter 14. pg 184-188. The Principles of War and the Operational Dimension. Handout. pg 13-17.