An order well suited to one position might be the worst possible in another.

Tactics is in this respect the very reverse of strategy--the latter being subject to more rigid and invariable rules.
But whatever the plan adopted by the attacking force, it should seek to dislodge the enemy, either by piercing or turning his line.

If it can conceal its real intentions, and deceive him respecting the true point of attack, success will be more certain and decisive.

A turning manoeuvre may frequently be employed with advantage at the same time with the main attack on the line.

The operations of Davoust at Wagram, and Richepanse at Hohenlinden, are good examples under this head.