Grundgedanken über Krieg und Kriegführung by Carl von Clausewitz
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"Grundgedanken über Krieg und Kriegführung" by Carl von Clausewitz is a philosophical treatise on military strategy written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the nature of war, its principles, and the relationship between war and politics, asserting that war is a continuation of state policy by other means. It explores key concepts such as the theory of defense, the complexities of decision-making, and the effects of war on both
soldiers and nations. The opening of the text introduces Clausewitz's fundamental views on the nature and essence of war. He argues that war is not merely a series of battles but an extension of political discourse, and emphasizes the integral roles of both physical violence and the psychological aspects of combat. Clausewitz discusses the importance of understanding both the challenges of warfare and the need for strategic planning, while recognizing that the unpredictability of war makes rigid theories insufficient. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of military operations and decision-making, highlighting the necessity for adaptability and the evaluation of risks in battlefield contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Clausewitz, Carl von, 1780-1831 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grundgedanken über Krieg und Kriegführung |
| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Heike Leichsenring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military art and science |
| Subject | War |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36693 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 676 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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