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Informationen zum Autor Prussian general and military theorist Charles Von Clausewitz was born in the Prussian city of Burg in 1780. He was commissioned to take part in the campaigns of the First Coalition against Revolutionary France. He is most famous for his military treatise Vom Kriege , translated into English as On War . Klappentext 'War is an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to our will'Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. In line with Napoleon's own military actions, Clausewitz illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and to make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation. Combining military theory and pratice, On War has had a profound influence on subsequent thinking on warfare.This edition contains a detailed introduction examining Von Clausewitz's skill and reputation as a writer, philosopher and political thinker, as well as bibliography, notes and a glossary.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Zusammenfassung In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate. Inhaltsverzeichnis On WarPreface to the Pelican Edition Introduction by Anatol Rapoport On War Introduction by Col. F. N. Maude Introduction of the Author Brief Memoir of General Clausewitz by the Translator Book One: On The Nature Of War I. What is War? II. End and Means in War III. The Genius for War IV. Of Danger in War V. Of Bodily Exertion in War VI. Information in War VII. Friction in War VIII. Concluding Remarks Book Two: On The Theory Of War I. Branches of the Art of War II. On the Theory of War III. Art or Science of War IV. Methodicism V. Criticism VI. On Examples Book Three: Of Strategy In General I. Strategy II. Elements of Strategy III. Moral Forces IV. The Chief Moral Powers V. Military Virtue of an Army VI. Boldness VII. Perseverance VIII. Superiority of Numbers IX. The Surprise X. Stratagem XI. Assembly of Forces in Space XII. Assembly of Forces in Time XIII. Strategic Reserve XIV. Economy of Forces XV. Geometrical Element XVI. On the Suspension of the Act in War XVII. On the Character of Modern War XVIII. Tension and Rest Book Four: The Combat I. Introductory II. Character of the Modern Battle III. The Combat in General IV. The Combat in General ( continuation ) V. On the Signification of the Combat VI. Duration of the Combat VII. Decision of the Combat VIII. Mutual Understanding as to a Battle IX. The Battle X. Effects of Victory XI. The Use of the Battle XII. Strategic Means of Utilizing Victory XIII. Retreat After a Lost Battle Sketches For Book Eight: Plan Of War I....
