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Carl Philipp Gottfried von Clausewitz (June 1, 1780 – November 16, 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.
Life and times
Carl von Clausewitz was born in Burg bei Magdeburg, Prussia in 1780. Clausewitz's father was an officer in the Prussian Army; Carl entered the Prussian military service at the age of twelve years, eventually attaining the rank of Major General.
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Famous quotes by Karl Von Clausewitz http://www.jittery.com/quotes/karl-von-clausewitz-quotes-8882.html
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Famous quotes by Karl Von Clausewitz http://www.jittery.com/quotes/karl-von-clausewitz-quotes-8882.html
Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating. -Karl Von Clausewitz
angemaya (ange maya) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:32:13 -0000
Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating. -Karl Von Clausewitz
Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.-Karl Von Clausewitz
angemaya (ange maya) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:32:12 -0000
Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.-Karl Von Clausewitz
The more helpless the situation, the more everything presses toward one single, desperate blow. (Karl von Clausewitz)
eglinski (Don Eglinski) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:42:11 -0000
The more helpless the situation, the more everything presses toward one single, desperate blow. (Karl von Clausewitz)
Old Guys On #GMAT: Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination. - Karl Von Clausewitz
geematters (Doug Barg) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:56:44 -0000
Old Guys On #GMAT: Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination. - Karl Von Clausewitz
The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy. -Karl von Clausewitz #quote
ColognePerfume (Cologne Perfume) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:53:25 -0000
The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy. -Karl von Clausewitz #quote
Clausewitz's Theory: On War and Its Application Today - Article by USAF Colonel Larry New.
Karl von Clausewitz - Brief biography with guide to further reading.
On War - Full text of Clausewitz's major work, provided by Bibliomania.
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Summary of Clausewitz - Some of Clausewitz's ideas that might be applied to modern business strategy.
The Clausewitz Homepage - Expansive collection of articles, papers and other information concerning this extremely influential and respected, yet controversial Prussian military strategist. Also includes the complete online versions of many of his works such as On War and the Principles of War.
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