Treatise on Grand Military Operations

The Treatise on Grand Military Operations (originally Traité de grande tactique, later titled Traité des grandes opérations militaires) is a seminal work by Henri, baron de Jomini, a Swiss-born French general and military critic. First published in 1805, this treatise was instrumental in Jomini's attempt to systematically define the principles of warfare, making him a foundational figure in modern military thought.12

Jomini's work is noted for its systematic approach to military strategy. He was among the first to clearly distinguish between strategy, tactics, and logistics. His primary focus was on strategy, particularly the importance of selecting correct lines of operation to gain dominance in the theater of engagement. The treatise, along with his later Summary of the Art of War, influenced military academies and strategists for generations.13