Carl von Clausewitz 
ON WAR – Carl von Clausewitz 

Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian general author of the classic: ‘Vom Kriege’ – On War, still a mandatory work on wars and military strategies today. In addition to having an excellent education with strong interests in art, history, science and education, Clausewitz fought several wars including against Napoleon and Frederick the Great, two notorious commanders, and used his military experiences to produce an exceptional work on war and strategy. of battle. Filled with historical examples, On War is one of the most important treatises on military political analysis and strategy ever written and to this day exerts an influence on strategic thinking.

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Clausewitz was among those intrigued by the manner in which the leaders of the French Revolution, especially Napoleon, changed the conduct of war through their ability to motivate the populace and gain access to the full resources of the state, thus unleashing war on a greater scale than had previously been seen in Europe. Clausewitz believed that moral forces in battle had a big influence on its outcome. Clausewitz was well educated and had strong interests in art, history, science, and education. He was a professional soldier who spent a considerable part of his life fighting against Napoleon. He had experienced the French Revolutionary Army's (1792-1802) zeal versus the old order's compulsive recruitment armies. The insights he gained from his political and military experiences, combined with a solid grasp of European history, provided the basis for his work.
A wealth of historical examples is used to illustrate its various ideas. Napoleon and Frederick the Great figure prominently for having made very efficient use of the terrain, movement and the forces at their disposal.