el arte de la guerra

Napoleon studies this exchange of fire to better
understand the enemy's position. Surrounded by his
entourage, he is on a wooded platform constructed in the
top branches of a large tree, overlooking the battlefield.

NAPOLEON (V.O.)
The art of war is a simple art.
Everything is in the execution.
There is nothing vague in it. It is
all common sense. Theory does not
enter into it. The simplest moves
are always the best.

When the French skirmishers finally reveal a chink in the
enemy position, it becomes a focal point for the main
effort.
Horse artillery are sent forward, on the gallop, to open
fire with canister at close range.
The main attacking force of infantry are then sent
forward, moving up in columns and lines.
The cavalry trots beside them, in the gaps, to make their
presence felt where it will be best used.
Drummers and bands fill the air with stirring music.
Officers march smartly alongside their men.

The precision of these attacking maneuvers is very
important because the sight of the slow moving, perfectly
aligned mass of infantry is more frightening and
discouraging to the defender than a wild bayonet charge.

Napoleón. Stanley Kubrick

Leo y releo el guión y cada vez me parece mas triste que no llegase a rodarlo.

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