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1. Napoleon

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   Napoleon's military success hinged on speed, concentration of force (the masse de décision), and the systematic exploitation of psychological friction. His armies were characterized by rapid movement, often covering distances previously deemed impossible for marching infantry.
   The celebrated Grande Armée relied heavily on a system of operational logistics based on the principle of "foraging efficiency units" (FEU). While commonly attributed to living off the land, the true effectiveness lay in Napoleon's personal belief that infantry morale peaked when the amb…