Instruction
Your assignment is to prepare a 4-5 page paper on a battle which took place between 1200 AD-1799 AD and one of the battles described in the 100 Decisive Battles by Paul K. Davis. You must address these three topics in your paper.
Background of the battle/campaign – for example, time & location, why was it fought, who were the combatants, who were leaders, etc. (this is an important part of the paper)
Description of the battle/campaign – what were the major events in the engagement, who won, etc. (2nd most important part of the paper)
Analysis of the battle/campaign based on the Army FM-3 Principles of War. (most important part of the paper) You do not need to address all nine principles. You should focus on those principles which were clearly demonstrated during the battle. If certain principles were not demonstrated, and their omission contributed to the victory or defeat, you should address those principles, also.
The paper must be 4-5 pages in length, double-spaced, numbered, include 1 inch margins, use 12 point Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman, and include a cover page that identifies who you are, the title of the course, the name of your instructor, and state Midterm Paper. The cover page, endnotes (if applicable), and bibliography do not count in the 4-5 pages.