“The Science of Winning” is a book written by A. V. Suvorov in 1806. Many years have passed since its writing, during which it has been repeatedly reprinted. In his work, the legendary commander tells in detail about how he managed to achieve his valiant victories on the battlefield, what tactics he used, how to communicate with ordinary soldiers in order to be able to inspire them. Currently, it is believed that the methods set forth by Suvorov can be applied not only during battles, but also to solve a variety of everyday problems.
Author of The Science of Winning
Who is Suvorov? Why is he so remarkable among other eminent commanders? Suvorov Alexander Vasilievich is a great Russian military leader, on whose account a huge number of victories and not a single defeat. He became famous throughout the world for his ability to create all the necessary conditions for victory, which is why not only high-ranking officials respected him, but also ordinary soldiers with whom he knew how to find a common language and always cared about their situation.
Every officer is aware of his achievements, and the commander’s personality has become legendary. It was in honor of Suvorov A.V. that the highest military order of the USSR was named, and portraits of a world famous man hang in any military school.
The Science of Winning
Suvorov in his work tells not only about military tactics, he seeks to raise morale and educate everyone who falls into the hands of his work, a feeling of love for his homeland, a desire to protect him. The work was written by Suvorov in the period from 1764 to 1765, when he was a commander.
According to the author, the advice given to him in his work was an instruction that contained the basic and most important rules and regulations that had to be adhered to. It is generally accepted that this was not the result of the entire military career of the eminent commander, but a kind of generalization of the military operations under his leadership that took place in Prussia, during which he managed to prove that his widespread fame was not unfounded.
Blame the Expression
Oddly enough, the modern name of Suvorov's work belongs to the not-so- famous commander. In fact, the author named his book “Suzdal Institution”, however, there is a version that it was called “Regimental Institution”. The author of the very expression “The Science of Victory” was the first publisher of this work on military affairs.
Eye meter, speed, onslaught
The book “The Science of Victory”, like any other work designed to inspire and inspire exploits, is based on several principles. Among them, the "eye, speed, onslaught" stands out. Suvorov believed that these are the main components of victory. The commander came to this opinion thanks to his own experience and tried to teach everyone how to use them in order to achieve victory.
The eye meter, according to the commander Suvorov, was supposed to provide reconnaissance on the ground, that is, to make the commander understand how best to attack the enemy, where to set up the camp, and so on. “The Science of Winning” also tells that troops need speed to be able to take a winning position, and the onslaught, in turn, leads to final victory.
Total
“The Science of Winning” by Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov is a work that not only can become a source of valuable advice, but also raise the spirit of the Russian people in the struggle. On this autobiographical material, many other great generals were brought up , such as Bagration, Kutuzov and others. The Science of Victory has become one of the most important parts of the legacy preserved after the author.