The New International Encyclopædia/Decker, Karl von

​DECK′ER, Karl von (1784–1844). A Prussian general and author, born in Berlin. He took a prominent part in the campaigns of 1813–15. He was a director in the Prussian Topographical Bureau, and for many years a lecturer at the General Military Academy. By his incessant activity and his numerous works, he greatly stimulated the interest in, and the extension of, a scientific military education, and this he accomplished in the face of serious opposition. His theories on artillery were attacked by his countrymen, but the principle of the offensive which he strongly advocated found effective illustration in the campaign of 1870–71. His works include Der kleine Krieg (4th ed. 1844) and Taktik der drei Waffen (3d ed. 1851–54).

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