2. THE COUNTERATTACK STRATEGY 1. Napoleon didnt conceive war in mutually exclusive terms of defense and offence. 2. In his mind, they were inextricably linked: A defensive position was the perfect way to disguise an offensive maneuver (counterattack) An offensive maneuver was often the best way to defend a weak position. 3. JUJITSU STRATEGY «A method of close combat manipulating the opponent's force against himself rather than confronting it with one's own force C,