Where execution is dominant, as it is in the individual events of a war whether great or small, then intellectual factors are reduced to a minimum.
Carl von ClausewitzEssentally combat is an expression of hostile feelings. But in the large-scale combat that we call war hostile feelings often have become merely hostile intentions. At any rate, there are usually no hostile feelings between individuals. Yet such emotions can never be completely absent from war. Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves as a more or less substitute for the hatred between individuals. Even when there is no natural hatred and no animosity to start with, the fighting itself will stir up hostile feelings: violence committed on superior orders will stir up the desire for revenge and retaliation against the perpetrator rather than against the powers that ordered the action. It is only human (or animal, if you like), but it is a fact.
Carl von ClausewitzThe commander's talents are given greatest scope in rough hilly country. Mountains allow him too little real command over his scattered units and he is unable to control them all; in open country, control is a simple matter and does not test his ability to the fullest.
Carl von ClausewitzBoldness governed by superior intellect is the mark of a hero.
Carl von ClausewitzSurprise becomes effective when we suddenly face the enemy at one point with far more troops than he expected. This type of numerical superiority is quite distinct from numerical superiority in general: it is the most powerful medium in the art of war.
Carl von Clausewitz...in war, the advantages and disadvantages of a single action could only be determined by the final balance.
Carl von Clausewitz...as man under pressure tends to give in to physical and intellectual weakness, only great strength of will can lead to the objective.
Carl von ClausewitzWar is nothing but a continuation of politics with the admixture of other means.
Carl von ClausewitzWar is merely the continuation of politics by other means
Carl von ClausewitzTag: war
The conqueror is always a lover of peace; he would prefer to take over our country unopposed.
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