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Mentioned in 38 episodes

On war

Book • 1962

Carl Von Clausewitz

Carl von Clausewitz's "On War" is a seminal work on military strategy, exploring the complex interplay of military, political, and social factors in warfare.

It emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of war as a dynamic and unpredictable phenomenon.

The book delves into various aspects of military strategy, including the role of chance, the importance of morale, and the relationship between war and politics.

Its enduring influence is evident in its continued relevance to military studies, international relations, and strategic thinking.

It remains a cornerstone of military theory.

Mentioned by

Jonathan W. Hackett

Mentioned in 38 episodes

Mentioned by

Sarah Paine

to explain the 'culminating point of attack' concept in conventional land warfare.

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Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as a famous book that they have not covered on the podcast yet.

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Mentioned by

Echo Charles

in the introduction, highlighting his work in military strategy.

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Recommended by

Noah Feldman

as a highly influential book on war.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in relation to the concept of 'friction' in complex systems and how multiple factors can contribute to failure.

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Mentioned by

Edward Luttwak

, he said you can't read it through, you have to go back to Clausewitz when single issues arrive.

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Mentioned by Jonathan Hackett as an example of a culturally influential military text.

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Recommended by Noah Feldman as the single most influential book on war written since Sun Tzu's Art of War.

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Mentioned by

Jonathan W. Hackett

when contrasting conventional war theory with irregular or people's war perspectives.

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Mentioned by

James Holmes

in discussion of peacetime strategic leadership.

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