Dutton published a trick book of conjectures based on the original manuscript of this book, in De Gaulle and the Coming Invasion of Germany. This is a translation of the actual book, published originally in 1934, -- military theory entirely, calling attention to France's defenseless geographical position, her need for a mechanized army, a policy of ""repressive and preventive action"", new types of arms and new tactics, picked men in the field and a new policy of revised High Command. For military minded males, with an interest in pure theory.