by Carl von Clausewitz
About 62 pages (18,477 words)
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This work is a translation into the English language. Two men worked together to put the text into English: the names of these gentlemen are: Michael Howard and Peter Paret. The Introduction was put together by a woman named Beatrice Heuser. (
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Book 1, On The Nature of War : Chapter 1, Introduction, Notes & What is War?
Book 1, On The Nature of War : Chapter 2, Purpose & Means, On Military Genius & Danger in War
Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 3, Physical Effort, Intelligence & Friction in War
Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications
Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples
Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues
Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 2, Force, Reserves & Space
Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms
Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 1, Various Aspects of Attack
Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory
Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 1, Elements & Objectives of War- the Defeat of the Enemy
Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims
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