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On War by Carl von Clausewitz.
In: Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023, S. 1
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Nachschlagewerk
Zugriff:
Carl von Clausewitz’s purpose in analyzing war is purely theoretical and not prescriptive. To the question “What is war?” he answers: “War is an act of violence to compel our opponent to fulfill our will” (“Der Krieg ist . . . ein Akt der Gewalt, um den Gegner zur Erfüllung unseres Willens zu zwingen”). War is not an isolated act; it is an extension of Politik—a blatant instrument of such policy. The decision to go to war and the proposed goal beyond victory are political, not military. Theory must, however, be analyzed in the context of real events. A paper war is not a real war; a real war is subject to influence by chance and circumstance. Real war is dangerous for its participants and is a test of their exertion.
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On War by Carl von Clausewitz.
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Zeitschrift: | Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023, S. 1 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | Nachschlagewerk |
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