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Carl von Clausewitz

those that are merely preparations for war, and war proper.

The activities characteristic of war may be split into two main categories: those that are merely preparations for war, and war proper.

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Carl von Clausewitz

What do we mean by the defeat of the enemy? Simply the destruction of his forces, whether by death, injury, or any other means — either completely or enough to make him stop fighting.

What do we mean by the defeat of the enemy? Simply the destruction of his forces, whether by death, injury, or any other means — either completely or enough to make him stop fighting.

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Carl von Clausewitz

Defense is the stronger form of waging war.

Defense is the stronger form of waging war.

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Carl von Clausewitz

War is not a mere act of policy but a true political instrument, a continuation of political activity by other means.

War is not a mere act of policy but a true political instrument, a continuation of political activity by other means.

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Carl von Clausewitz

The more powerful and inspiring the motives for war …the closer will war approach its abstract concept…The less intense the motives, the less will the military element’s natural tendency to violence coincide with political directives.

The more powerful and inspiring the motives for war …the closer will war approach its abstract concept…The less intense the motives, the less will the military element’s natural tendency to violence coincide with political directives.