Clausewitz Condensed
by
Patrick M. Cronin
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Quotations for this paper are followed by the page number(s) of the Howard and Paret translation of On War.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction
1. War Continues Policy By Violent Means
2. Triad of Government, Armed Services, and People
3. Role of Political Leaders
- Policymakers Shape Military Strategy
- Policymakers Should Grasp Military Affairs
4. Role of Military Leaders
- Political Leaders are Paramount
- Military Leaders Should Help Shape Policy
5. Conduct of War
- Theory is a Guide
- Friction of War
- Proper Focus for Armed Force
- Economy of Force
- Defense
- Offense
- Numerical Superiority
- Surprise
- Morale and Will
6. Cautionary Notes
Selected Bibliography