Classical Theorists (II)
Carl von Clausewitz
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Understanding Clausewitz's Theory of War: A Study of Absolute and Real War, Slides of History of War
An in-depth analysis of carl von clausewitz's theory of war, exploring the concepts of absolute and real war, the trinity of war, and the relationship between politics and war. Clausewitz's educational objectives include examining his approach to theory, understanding the relationship between politics, policy, and war, and identifying and explaining the trinity of war.
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Classical Theorists (II)
Carl von Clausewitz
Points to remember
Lesson 2 Mil Rev of Pre-Nap Characteristics Treaty of Westphalia Effects Age of Limited Warfare Characteristics
Lesson 3 Levee en masse Climatic battle Achieving political goals
Classical Theorists: Clausewitz
Educational objectives
Examine Clausewitz’s approach to theory Explain the relationship between politics, policy and war Identify and explain the trinity of war. Explain Clausewitzian concepts Understand how MCDP-1 incorporates Clausewitz
One of Us
Historical Setting
French Revolution
Social and military reform
Post Napoleon
Who was Clausewitz?
Strategist
Historian
Historical philosopher
Political theorist
Scholar/teacher
Practical soldier Staff officer Dry intellectual Military dilettante
Clausewitz
Basic premise
Critical analysis to
Recreate the thinking process See war as a social activity
Historical analysis
Contextual Perspective
Historical analysis
A conceptual scheme for understanding war Theory Not a guide to action A guide to study Acquisition of insight History was relative A dynamic process of change Beyond control or comprehension
Method of Presentation
Concept
Dialectical examination
Thesis: a position Antithesis: its opposite Synthesis: best of both
On War
Why
What
What is war for Clausewitz?
Is not
Drivers
Social intercourse
Business Wrestling match
An act of force….
“War
is a continuation
of politics
by other means.”
War
A form of social intercourse
Actions and reactions Neither art nor science Never unilateral A wrestling match
Climate of war:
danger, exertion, uncertainty, chance
Real War
War as experienced
Subordinated Constrained Spectrum of conflict
Forms
Limited war Unlimited war
War
Absolute war Logical abstraction Unrestrained
Real war Experienced war Constrained
The difference is due to:
- Friction
- Policy
- Trinity