The United States Army, in its doctrine, lists nine basic principles. As stated in

Field Manual 100-5 these include objective, offensive, mass, economy of force,

maneuver, unity of command, security, surprise, and simplicity. 1 Napoleon had 115

maxims, Sun Tzu had 13 principles, but Nathan Bedford Forrest's advice was the utmost

of simplicity, "Git thar firstest with the mostest men."2 As we look at the challenge

facing our nation's military today, our leaders would do well to look at Forrest's

campaigns and strategies as a guide.

. Forrest won respect for risking his life while trying to save his aging uncle.

Subsequently, Forrest won the affection of Mary Montgomery who, in 1845, became his

wife.

In 1851 Bedford moved to Memphis. He won several elections as an elderman

and prospered as a businessman. When he closed out his business in late1859 war was

eminent. He was involved in his own cotton business and was busy putting his......

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