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Meaning of "Clausewitz" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLAUSEWITZ

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PRONUNCIATION OF CLAUSEWITZ

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WHAT DOES CLAUSEWITZ MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Clausewitz

Carl von Clausewitz

Carl Philipp Gottfried "Gottlieb" von Clausewitz was a German general and military theorist who stressed the "moral" and political aspects of war. His most notable work, Vom Kriege, was unfinished at his death. Clausewitz was a realist and used the more rationalist ideas of the European Enlightenment. His thinking is often described as Hegelian because of his references to dialectical thinking but, although he probably knew Hegel, Clausewitz's dialectic is quite different and there is little reason to consider him a disciple. He stressed the dialectical interaction of diverse factors, noting how unexpected developments unfolding under the "fog of war" call for rapid decisions by alert commanders. He saw history as a vital check on erudite abstractions that did not accord with experience. In contrast to Antoine-Henri Jomini, he argued that war could not be quantified or reduced to mapwork, geometry, and graphs. Clausewitz had many aphorisms, of which the most famous is that "War is the continuation of Politik by other means", a description that has won wide acceptance.

Definition of Clausewitz in the English dictionary

The definition of Clausewitz in the dictionary is Karl von. 1780–1831, Prussian general, noted for his works on military strategy, esp Vom Kriege.

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Martin Van Creveld
In the future as in the past, both Clausewitz and Sun Tzu will undoubtedly have a lot to offer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLAUSEWITZ»

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On War
On War is considered to be the first modern book of military strategy. This is due mainly to Clausewitz' integration of political, social, and economic issues as some of the most important factors in deciding the outcomes of a war.
Carl Von Clausewitz, 2008
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Clausewitz on Strategy: Inspiration and Insight from a ...
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.
Tiha von Ghyczy, Bolko von Oetinger, Christopher Bassford, 2002
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Clausewitz: A Biography
The book also includes in-depth descriptions of the battles following Napoleon's return, in which Clausewitz put his theories into practice against Napoleon's marshals.
Roger Parkinson, 2002
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Clausewitz in English: The Reception of Clausewitz in ...
In bringing this literature to light, Clausewitz in English makes a persuasive case for Clausewitzian theory having a major impact on the broad development of the British and American military thinking.
Christopher Bassford, 1994
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Principles of War
In this work, Clausewitz examines moral and psychological aspects of warfare, stressing the necessity of courage, audacity, and self-sacrifice, as well as the importance of public opinion.
Carl Von Clausewitz, Hans Wilhelm Gatzke, 2003
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Clausewitz and the State: The Man, His Theories, and His Times
A companion volume to Clausewitz's On War, this book is indispensable to anyone interested in Clausewitz and his theories, and their proper historical context.
Peter Paret, 2007
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The Essential Clausewitz: Selections from On War
Succinct edition of the influential work, from its observations on the nature and theory of warfare to its outlines of strategic policies: moral force and military virtues, duration and decision of combat, effects of victory and retreat, ...
Carl Von Clausewitz, Joseph I. Greene, 2003
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Clausewitz: A Very Short Introduction
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Michael Howard, 2002
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Philosophers of Peace and War: Kant, Clausewitz, Marx, ...
Examines the contributions of Kant, Clausewitz, Marx and Engels, and Tolstoy to the understanding of the character and causes of war and of the possibility of peace between nations.
W. B. Gallie, 1979
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Understanding War: Essays on Clausewitz and the History of ...
These essays provide an authoritative introduction to Carl von Clausewitz and enlarge the history of war by joining it to the history of ideas and institutions and linking it with intellectual biography.
Peter Paret, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLAUSEWITZ»

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A year on, army looks to last Gaza war for lessons on fighting the …
Just as war is the continuation of politics by other means, he said, quoting the Prussian general and military theorist Carl von Clausewitz, “so ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
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Is military might enough to defeat ISIS?
Carl Von Clausewitz, one of history's foremost military strategists and right at the foundation of American strategic teaching, famously called ... «MercatorNet, Jul 15»
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Opinion: Are Critics Right About the Iran Nuclear Talks?
The war theorist Carl von Clausewitz professed in a chapter of On War titled “Critical Analysis” that, “[tracing effects to causes, and investigation ... «USNI News, Jul 15»
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Distributed Lethality: A Cultural Shift
Clausewitz argues a force not concentrated at the same place at the same time has an advantage over a force that is concentrated. «CIMSEC, Jul 15»
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Why defeating ISIS with military might is starry eyed idealism
Carl Von Clausewitz, one of history's foremost military strategists and right at the foundation of American strategic teaching, famously called ... «The Conversation US, Jul 15»
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It's another fine mess of Cameron's making
You can't fly through fog but in war and politics that's exactly what you have to do. The insight comes from On War, Clausewitz's great primer ... «The Times, Jul 15»
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The Superpower Conundrum
If war is, in fact, politics by other means (as Carl von Clausewitz claimed), revenge is not. No one should then be surprised that the drone has ... «Middle East Online, Jul 15»
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Djunadi Satrio: The only constant is change
The military strategist Carl von Clausewitz spoke of the “fog of war” – which talks how information available to a general grows unclear once the ... «Jakarta Post, Jun 15»
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When will our military learn modern warfare, & overcome the …
Gerhard von Scharnhorst, an early proponent of military education in the Prussian Army and mentor of Carl von Clausewitz, recognized, “Only a ... «The Fabius Maximus website, Jun 15»
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Where Napoleon Met His Fate
What Carl von Clausewitz called “the fog of war” enveloped the fight. The arrival of a Prussian army late in the day turned Napoleon's defeat ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»

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