War therefore is an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfil our will.
• Ch. 1, ¶2 3. Utmost use of force
• Ch. 1, ¶2 3. Utmost use of force
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Der Krieg ist also ein Akt der Gewalt, um den Gegner zur Erfüllung unseres Willens zu zwingen.
— Carl von Clausewitz
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Der Krieg ist also ein Akt der Gewalt, um den Gegner zur Erfüllung unseres Willens zu zwingen." in the context of "War therefore is an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfil our will.
• Ch. 1, ¶2
3. Utmost use of force" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Carl von Clausewitz" (Quotes, On War (1832): On War by Carl von Clausewitz.
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About Carl von Clausewitz
Carl von Clausewitz (1 June 1780 – 16 November 1831) was a Prussian general and influential military theorist. He is most famous for his military treatise Vom Kriege, translated into English as On War.
About Carl von Clausewitz
Carl von Clausewitz (1 June 1780 – 16 November 1831) was a Prussian general and influential military theorist. He is most famous for his military treatise Vom Kriege, translated into English as On War.
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