Bertier was well aware of Bonaparte's astounding military talent. Seeing him speak so earnestly, he quickly picked up the sheets of paper and began to examine them closely.
The title was: "On the Use of Skirmishers in Completely New Battlefield Environments".
The Chief of Staff was somewhat surprised and glanced at Napoleon, then continued to peruse:
[Based on multiple battles on the Southern Netherlands and Italy battlefields, we now summarize the practical experience to discuss the use of skirmishers.
The old line rigid stance is no longer suitable; the flexibility and adaptability of skirmishers is the key to seizing the initiative on future battlefields...
I. An overview of the advantages of skirmishers: Compared to the clumsy line, skirmishers can maneuver through gullies, jungles, and buildings like ghosts...
II. On attritional tactics...
III. Training, equipment, and use of new type skirmishers...
IV. Organization of skirmisher corps...
