clausewitz Flashcards
1
Q
nature/charcter of war
A
nature = constant
character = varies
2
Q
clausewitz on war
A
war is extension of diplomacy - to impose our will through violence
means to and end not and end itself
people only engage if it benefits them
3
Q
nature of war - the trinity
A
passion (the hostile feelings of the states)
policy (the political goal determining the military action)
uncertainty (outcome of war is uncertain
4
Q
character of war
A
every war exists within its own unique context
- can affect the military objective/tactics used
5
Q
thucydides challenge
A
war stems from fear, honour and interest
6
Q
friction in war
A
the unpredictable elements such as the weather, miscalculations, unforeseen enemy actions etc
