ABSTRACT
This chapter offers a conclusion to the analysis of the preceding chapters as a whole. It concludes that despite never being originally intended as a general text, Some Principles nevertheless holds up well in terms of both universal application and enduring relevance over time and circumstance. There remain flaws and omissions, but when considered in their original 1911 context, some are understandable whilst others suggest deliberate choices rather than flawed analysis. Of Some Principles’ core ideas and concepts, those situated at the uppermost levels of strategy remain remarkably enduring despite the considerable geo-political, societal, and technological changes since 1911. Others, however, situated closer to what we might term the operational or tactical levels in modern parlance, offer a more mixed picture with evidence of necessary evolution, expansion, adaptation, and even some cyclical obsolescence before returning to more contemporary relevance over time. Even so, fundamentally these too remain broadly recognisable from their original 1911 format, and in general Corbett's focus on strategic outcomes not tactical activities has stood the test of time well, albeit with some modification required along the way.
