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.
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Reflections on Clausewitz, Book II, Chapter 3 & 4
Chapter 3: Art or Science of War Science when mere knowing. Art, when doing, is the object. Both perception and judgement belong to Art; Science is the logical faculties which exist in between. War is more Art than Science, but truly it is neither; it exists in the realm of social interaction. It is wrought upon a living and active force. Chapter 4: Methodicism Clausewitz begins this chapter by pondering the definitions of several words; I shall attempt to translate them into business terms. Law: the strictest term here (and to be understood in the sense of “Laws of Nature”)...
Reflections on Clausewitz, Book 2 Chapter II: On the Theory of War
My ongoing analysis of Clausewitz.
Reflections on Clausewitz: Book II Chapter 1
My ongoing analysis of Clausewitz; his second book is on the theory of war.
Reflection on Clausewitz Chapters 4-8: Elements Within the Fog of War
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.
Reflection on Clausewitz Chapter 2: Ends and Means in War
My ongoing analysis of Carl Von Clausewitz’s book On War.
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