On War, Volumes I, II, III (Complete Set of 3 Volumes): Volumes I, II, III

Author: Carl von Clausewitz
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: People outside the military may not have read On War systematically, but most are familiar with the famous quote, "War is the continuation of policy with other means," which originates from On War. On War was widely disseminated worldwide upon its publication and was highly valued by military circles in various countries. It was regarded as a classic work of military theory and became a must-read for those studying military theory. Most German generals since the 19th century have been dedicated readers of On War. It is said that Hitler often placed On War on his desk, but if he truly understood the principles of On War, he would likely have avoided the tragic mistake of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in the harsh winter. Russian Marxists, on the other hand, studied On War carefully and applied its ideas with ease. For example, the Soviet government published notes on On War that Lenin had written in 1933. Stalin even developed his own military thought based on On War. This glimpse into the immense appeal of On War is evident.