Reflections on Clausewitz, Book II, Chapters 5 & 6: History and Criticism
In these chapters Clausewitz addresses the use of theory, and how to employ historical examples correctly, so as to reach a useful understanding of the battlefield.
In these chapters Clausewitz addresses the use of theory, and how to employ historical examples correctly, so as to reach a useful understanding of the battlefield.
The final five chapters of Book I are short, each focusing on an individual element of the fog of war, and finally concluding in how to prepare your armies to deal with the friction of combat.
In this chapter Clausewitz discusses the moral and mental nature of a good general.
I’ve recently decided to undertake an in-depth study of Carl Von Clausewitz’s book On War; one of Western Civilization’s greatest works of strategy. I find that the best way to aid my study has always been to write down notes as I read; those notes are what follows. Hopefully you find them a useful summary; if you wish to read along with me, I’d appreciate hearing your own thoughts in the comments section.
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