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1.3.1. (Overview and Context) Clausewitz, Carl von. On War. Eds. and trans…
1.3.1. (Overview and Context) Clausewitz, Carl von. On War. Eds. and trans. Michael Howard and Peter Paret. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1976, see readings.
Book 1, Chapter 1: "What is War?" 75-89.
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The absolute forces counteract the extremes of war and reduce them, return the theory to the unique factors of real life and the political objectives to be obtained p. 80.
“Where is can have all degrees of importance and intensity, ranging from the war of extermination down to simple, armed observation.” This is due to the fact that the political object is expected to drive the military object. P. 81
Polarity p. 83.
When the objective is a victory, polarity applies because one outcome cancels the other out
When discussing two different things that have become elation, external to themselves, the polarity lies, not in the things, but in the relationship.
Polarity does not apply to attack and defense because they are very different and unequal in strength. However, they do seek a positive and negative balance, and the decision to be resulted from the action.
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Book 1, Chapter 2: "Purpose and Means in War," 90-99.
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Book 2, Chapter 2: "On the Theory of War," 141.
"Theory becomes a guide to anyone who wants to learn about war from books; it will light his way, ease his progress, train his judgment and help him to avoid pitfalls.
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