On War

By Carl von Clausewitz
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*On War* by Carl von Clausewitz is a classic work on military strategy and theory, exploring the nature, purpose, and complexities of war. Written by a Prussian general, it examines the relationship between politics and warfare, the unpredictability of conflict, and the importance of adaptability and leadership. It remains a foundational text in military and strategic studies.

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GenrePolitics and Government
Length31 hrs 11 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1832
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1by General Carl von Clausewitz
2Chapter I. What Is War?
3Chapter II. Ends And Means In War
4Chapter III. The Genius For War
5Chapter IV. Of Danger In War
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6Chapter V. Of Bodily Exertion In War
7Chapter VI. Information In War
8Chapter VII. Friction In War
9Chapter VIII. Concluding Remarks, Book I
10Chapter I. Branches Of The Art Of War
11Chapter II. On The Theory Of War
12Chapter III. Art Or Science Of War
13Chapter IV. Methodicism
14Chapter V. Criticism
15Chapter VI. On Examples
16Chapter I. Strategy
17Chapter II. Elements Of Strategy
18Chapter III. Moral Forces
19Chapter IV. The Chief Moral Powers
20Chapter V. Military Virtue Of An Army
21Chapter VI. Boldness
22Chapter VII. Perseverance
23Chapter VIII. Superiority Of Numbers
24Chapter IX. The Surprise
25Chapter X. Stratagem
26Chapter XI. Assembly Of Forces In Space
27Chapter XII. Assembly Of Forces In Time
28Chapter XIII. Strategic Reserve
29Chapter XIV. Economy Of Forces
30Chapter XV. Geometrical Element
31Chapter XVI. On The Suspension Of The Act In War
32Chapter XVII. On The Character Of Modern War
33Chapter XVIII. Tension And Rest
34Chapter I. Introductory
35Chapter II. Character Of A Modern Battle
36Chapter III. The Combat In General
37Chapter IV. The Combat In General (continuation)
38Chapter V. On The Signification Of The Combat
39Chapter VI. Duration Of Combat
40Chapter VII. Decision Of The Combat
41Chapter VIII. Mutual Understanding As To A Battle
42Chapter IX. The Battle(*)
43Chapter X. Effects Of Victory
44Chapter XI. The Use Of The Battle
45Chapter XII. Strategic Means Of Utilising Victory
46Chapter XIII. Retreat After A Lost Battle
47Chapter XIV. Night Fighting
48Chapter I. General Scheme
49Chapter II. Theatre Of War, Army, Campaign
50Chapter III. Relation Of Power
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