Reading Clausewitz

Author : Beatrice Heuser
Publisher : Random House
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781448113958

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Reading Clausewitz by Beatrice Heuser Pdf

Clausewitz's On War, first published in 1832, remains the most famous study of the nature and conditions of warfare. Contemporaries found him 'endearing' or 'totally unpalatable', while later generations called him 'the father of modern strategical study', whose tenets have 'eternal relevance', or dismissed him as outdated. Was it really he who made the discovery that warfare is a continuation of politics? Was he the 'Mahdi of mass and mutual massacre', in part responsible for the mass slaughter of the First World War, as Liddell Hart contended? Can the idea of total war be traced back to him? Complex and often misunderstood, Clausewitz has fascinated and influenced generations of politicians and strategic thinkers. Beatrice Heuser's study is the first book, not only on how to read Clausewitz, but also on how others have read him - from the Prussian and German masters of warfare of the late nineteenth century through to the military commanders of the First World War, through Lenin and Mao Zedong to strategists in the nuclear age and of guerrilla warfare. The result is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the work and influence of the greatest classic on the art of war.

Author : Carl von Clausewitz
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2300000060713

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On War by Carl von Clausewitz Pdf

On War is a treatise about a military art which Prussian officer Carl Philipp Gottflib von Clausewitz had been working on for 15 years. It is commonly believed that Clausewitz’s treatise had a greater impact on military leaders of the late XIX and XX centuries than any other book. In reality, this book is an overturn in the war theory. The work is notable for its brightness, narration details as well as hard criticism of many war events. The author dedicates a special place in his work to politics, its influence on the war events, the dependence how the war finishes on powers and weaknesses of particular politicians and military leaders. There is a good reason why his famous phrase “the war is the continuation of the politics, but with other, strong arm methods” is still relevant.

Author : Sun Tzu,Carl von Clausewitz
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780375754777

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The Book of War: Includes The Art of War by Sun Tzu & On War by Karl von Clausewitz by Sun Tzu,Carl von Clausewitz Pdf

Two classic works of military strategy that shaped the way we think about warfare: The Art of War by Sun Tzu and On War by Karl von Clausewitz, together in one volume “Civilization might have been spared much of the damage suffered in the world wars . . . if the influence of Clausewitz’s On War had been blended with and balanced by a knowledge of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War.”—B. H. Liddel Hart For two thousand years, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been the indispensable volume of warcraft. Although his work is the first known analysis of war and warfare, Sun Tzu struck upon a thoroughly modern concept: “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” Karl von Clausewitz, the canny military theorist who famously declared that war is a continuation of politics by other means, also claims paternity of the notion “total war.” On War is the magnum opus of the era of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars. Now these two great minds come together in a single volume that also features an introduction by esteemed military writer Ralph Peters and the Modern Library War Series introduction by Caleb Carr, New York Times bestselling author of The Alienist. (The cover and text refer to The Art of War as The Art of Warfare, an alternate translation of the title.)

Author : Carl von Clausewitz
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486136257

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Principles of War by Carl von Clausewitz Pdf

DIVThe most cited, most controversial, and most modern book on warfare. The author examines moral and psychological aspects of war: courage, audacity, self-sacrifice, the importance of morale and public opinion, more. /div

Author : Vanya Eftimova Bellinger
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780190225438

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Marie Von Clausewitz by Vanya Eftimova Bellinger Pdf

Biography of Marie von Clausewitz (born as Marie von Brühl, 1779-1836). After the death of her husband, Carl von Clausewitz, in 1891, Marie edited and published her husband's books, amongst them 'On war'. The author's examination of based on archives and letters written between Marie and her husband.

Author : Carl von Clausewitz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 751 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400837403

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On War by Carl von Clausewitz Pdf

The most authoritative and feature-rich edition of On War in English Carl von Clausewitz’s On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, political leaders, and intellectuals. First published in 1976 and revised in 1984, Michael Howard and Peter Paret’s Princeton edition of Clausewitz’s classic work has itself achieved classic status and is widely regarded as the best translation and standard edition of On War in English. This feature-rich edition includes an essay by Paret on the genesis of Clausewitz’s book, an essay by Howard on Clausewitz’s influence, and an essay by Bernard Brodie on the continuing relevance of On War. In addition, Brodie provides a lengthy and detailed commentary on and guide to reading On War, and the edition also includes a comprehensive index.

Author : Tiha von Ghyczy,Bolko von Oetinger,Christopher Bassford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471198703

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Clausewitz on Strategy by Tiha von Ghyczy,Bolko von Oetinger,Christopher Bassford Pdf

Think about strategy and sharpen judgment in an unpredictable environment Carl von Clausewitz is widely acknowledged as one of the most important of the major strategic theorists; he's been read by Eisenhower, Kissinger, Patton, Chairman Mao, and numerous other leaders. In Clausewitz on Strategy, the Boston Consulting Group's Strategy Institute has excerpted those passages most relevant to business strategy from Clausewitz's classic text On War, the most general, applicable, and enduring work of strategy in the modern West and a source of insight into the nature of conflict, whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom. This book offers Clausewitz's framework for self-education--a way to train the reader's thinking. Clausewitz speaks the mind of the executive, revealing logic that those interested in strategic thinking and practice will find invaluable. He presents unique ideas, such as the idea that friction--unexpected interference--is an intrinsic part of strategy. The Boston Consulting Group is one of the world's leading management consulting firms whose clients include many of the world's industry leaders. Tiha von Ghyczy (Charlottesville, VA) has been a faculty member and Director of Business Projects at the Darden School of Business since 1996. While with The Boston Consulting Group, he assumed responsibility for the practice groups in manufacturing/time-based competition and high technology. He has published numerous articles and books on vision and strategy. Bolko von Oetinger (Munich, Germany) is a Senior Vice President of BCG. Christopher Bassford (Washington, DC) is presently a Professor of Strategy at the National War College in Washington, DC, and the author of several books, including Clausewitz in English: The Reception of Clausewitz in Britain and America, 1815-1945.

Author : Martina Sprague
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508547548

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Understanding Carl Von Clausewitz by Martina Sprague Pdf

Carl von Clausewitz's book, On War, has stood the test of time. Clausewitz's greatest contribution may have been in the organization and compilation of commonly known facts, rather than in the discovery of new truths with respect to combat and war. He succeeded because he analyzed a great number of elements, shedding light on old ideas, and clarifying these in a format that the masses of military men could understand. He recognized the importance of studying failure brought by uncertainty and chance. Clausewitz necessarily requires deep analysis, however, which is not possible in a book this size, intended only to highlight his most important arguments. To get the most out of Clausewitz, focus should be placed on the nature of war (a set of universal principles) as opposed to the conduct of war (the specific methods by which war is waged).There are many prisms through which one can view Clausewitz and the ways in which he expressed military theory. Rather than examining specific battles or simply giving the reader a rundown of facts for memorization, this brief book introduces the major issues that appear in On War. The intent is not to go into depth about Clausewitz, but to give the reader a good start through brevity, in the hope that it will trigger further analysis and discussion. The text includes the following topics:1. On the Theory of War2. What is War?3. Absolute versus Real War4. Defense as the Stronger Form of War5. On Strategy and Tactics in War6. On Victory and Defeat7. On the Commander and Military Genius8. Topics for Further Study and DebateThe book is suitable for history interested readers looking for thought provoking topics, but not having a lot of time; and for teachers preparing the class for critical thinking about historical events, and how they have come to affect current affairs. More books with focus on domestic and international military history will be forthcoming in this series titled, A 59-Minute Perspective.

Author : Hew Strachan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107047853

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The Direction of War by Hew Strachan Pdf

A major contribution to our understanding of contemporary warfare and strategy by one of the world's leading military historians.

Author : Lt. Gen. Arthur S. Collins, Jr.
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307788528

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Common Sense Training by Lt. Gen. Arthur S. Collins, Jr. Pdf

Leadership is so much a part of the conduct of training that at times it is difficult to tell where one stops and the other starts. . . . “The best book on military training from platoon to division level that has been published in any army.”—Army magazine “His message is that whatever works and gets results by the most direct and efficient means is good. All else should be eliminated.”—Air University Review “A utilitarian book that talks intelligently of leadership, management and common sense.”—ARMOR magazine “A hardhitting and unvarnished . . . authoritative work that should be read and reread by everyone who aspires to be a truly professional soldier.”—General Bruce Palmer, U.S. Army (Ret.) “A gem, with few peers, invaluable . . . [Arthur Collins'] advice is always performance oriented. Don't talk so much about it, he says, Don't make so many fancy charts about training. Instead, do it. Teach it. Perform it.”—Parameters

Author : Carl von Clausewitz
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : 9781428916661

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Carl von Clausewitz: Two Letters on Strategy by Carl von Clausewitz Pdf

Author : Carl Von Clausewitz
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781513274201

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On War by Carl Von Clausewitz Pdf

On War (1832) is a treatise on the philosophical aspects of warfare by Prussian general, scholar, and strategist Carl von Clausewitz. Published posthumously by the author’s wife—who edited his manuscript and wrote the book’s introduction—On War is one of history’s most important works on warfare and military strategy, and continues to be studied to this day. With a background in art, culture, and history, and with extensive experience as a combat veteran, Clausewitz sought to understand the military success of such figures as Napoleon and Frederick the Great. What interested Clausewitz the most was how these leaders effectively mobilized entire nations to launch military campaigns larger and more violent than any in European history. Although he initially began with the theory that war was one aspect of a population’s struggle for survival, he eventually came to believe that war was a method of imposing the will of one state on another. By privileging politics and philosophy in his study of warfare, Clausewitz changed the way military figures, politicians, and scholars thought of and perpetrated the process of war. Most crucially, Clausewitz suggests that war serves no purpose in and of itself, but rather acts as an instrument of a political party or group. In addition, Clausewitz believed that strong moral and political motivations—especially in the case of defense—greatly increased the chance of victory. On War was read and interpreted by Vladimir Lenin, Mao Zedong, and Dwight Eisenhower, and has, for over a century and a half, continued to shape the concept and conduct of war. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Carl von Clausewitz’s On War is a classic of history, philosophy, and military theory reimagined for modern readers.

Author : Antulio J. Echevarria II
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199231911

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Clausewitz and Contemporary War by Antulio J. Echevarria II Pdf

An engaging new interpretation of Clausewitz's classic On War and its relevance to contemporary world conflicts.

Author : Carl von Clausewitz,Napoleon Bonaparte
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547784722

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The Art of Strategy: Napoleon's Maxims of War + Clausewitz's On War by Carl von Clausewitz,Napoleon Bonaparte Pdf

The Military Maxims of Napoleon will provide the reader with the very essence of the Napoleonic art of war. This book is a collection of maxims which directed the military operations of the greatest captain of modern times, Napoleon Bonaparte. This extraordinary collection shades light to the period of French domination over Europe, which was build on Napoleon's great military and political skills. On War is one of the most important treatises on political-military analysis and strategy ever written, and remains both controversial and influential on strategic thinking. It was written by Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz, after the Napoleonic wars, between 1816 and 1830. Clausewitz had set about revising his accumulated manuscripts, but did not live to finish the task. On War represents his theoretical explorations. Clausewitz analyzed the conflicts of his time along the line of the categories Purpose, Goal and Means. He reasoned that the Purpose of war is one's will to be enforced, which is determined by politics. The Goal of the conflict is therefore to defeat the opponent in order to exact the Purpose. The Goal is pursued with the help of a strategy that might be brought about by various Means such as by the defeat or the elimination of opposing armed forces or by non-military Means (such as propaganda, economic sanctions and political isolation). Thus, any resource of the human body and mind and all the moral and physical powers of a state might serve as Means to achieve the set goal.

Author : Carl Von Clausewitz,James John Graham
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1496115953

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On War by Carl Von Clausewitz,James John Graham Pdf

On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, statesmen, and intellectuals.