Hasty Intrenchments (1872)

Hasty Intrenchments is a historical book written by the Belgian military engineer and strategist, Alexis Henri Brialmont, in 1872. The book is a detailed account of Brialmont's experiences during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, where he served as a colonel in the Belgian army. Brialmont's primary focus in the book is on the importance of fortifications and the role they played in the war. He provides a detailed analysis of the various fortresses and fortified towns that were used during the conflict, and how they were able to withstand attacks from the enemy. The book also includes a detailed discussion of the tactics and strategies used by both the French and Prussian armies during the war. Brialmont provides a critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each army, and how they were able to gain advantages over their opponents. Overall, Hasty Intrenchments is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the military tactics and strategies used during the Franco-Prussian War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the history of European conflicts in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.