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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: War means disarming the opponent by force, and it demands a strong presence of mind.
Chapter 3: Tactics are war’s science, whereas strategy is, by nature, more of an art.
Chapter 4: There are numerous strategies to consider, yet success still requires soldiers of outstanding character.
Chapter 5: Victory comes from more than merely inflicting physical losses.
Description
On War (1832) is widely considered to be a landmark book on the subject of war. In its serious and thoughtful consideration of why and how states engage in warfare, it continues to be an influential piece of writing centuries later.
Who Should Listen
History buffs
Those interested in the politics and morality of war
Anyone curious about military strategy
About the Authors
Carl von Clausewitz was a general in the Prussian army who fought in many battles during the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Jena and the Battle of Borodino. Following these experiences, he spent over ten years writing On War. Though it was incomplete at the time of his death in 1831, it was posthumously published by his wife the following year.