""Tactical Decisions and Orders: A Study in Troop Leading, Based on the Operations of an Independent Division, for Individual Instruction"" is a book written by Albert Buddecke and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of troop leading, focusing on the operations of an independent division. It provides a detailed analysis of the tactical decisions and orders made by military leaders during wartime, with the aim of providing individual instruction to aspiring military officers. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of troop leading. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles of troop leading, while the second chapter discusses the organization of an independent division. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as reconnaissance, security, communications, and the use of artillery. Throughout the book, Buddecke emphasizes the importance of clear communication, effective decision-making, and strategic planning in military operations. He provides numerous examples of successful and unsuccessful military campaigns, highlighting the factors that contributed to their outcomes. Overall, ""Tactical Decisions and Orders"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history or aspiring to a career in the military. It provides a detailed and practical guide to troop leading, based on real-life experiences and operations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.