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. . . . The complete or partial destruction of the enemy must be regarded as the sole object of all engagements. . . . Direct annihilation of the enemy's forces must always be the dominant consideration.
War is nothing but a continuation of politics with the admixture of other means. - Carl Von Clausewitz
War is nothing but a continuation of politics with the admixture of other means.
- Carl Von Clausewitz
To secure peace is to prepare for war. - Carl Von Clausewitz
To secure peace is to prepare for war.
War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means. - Carl Von Clausewitz
War is not an independent phenomenon, but the continuation of politics by different means.
We repeat again: strength of character does not consist solely in having powerful feelings, but in maintaining one’s balance in spite of them. Even w… - Carl Von Clausewitz
We repeat again: strength of character does not consist solely in having powerful feelings, but in maintaining one’s balance in spite of them. Even w…
No campaign plan survives first contact with the enemy - Carl Von Clausewitz
No campaign plan survives first contact with the enemy
The world has a way of undermining complex plans. This is particularly true in fast moving environments. A fast moving environment can evolve more qu… - Carl Von Clausewitz
The world has a way of undermining complex plans. This is particularly true in fast moving environments. A fast moving environment can evolve more qu…
Tactics is the art of using troops in battle; strategy is the art of using battles to win the war - Carl Von Clausewitz
Tactics is the art of using troops in battle; strategy is the art of using battles to win the war
The enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan. - Carl Von Clausewitz
The enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan.
To achieve victory we must mass our forces at the hub of all power & movement. The enemy's 'Center of Gravity' - Carl Von Clausewitz
To achieve victory we must mass our forces at the hub of all power & movement. The enemy's 'Center of Gravity'
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