#993

Mentioned in 28 episodes

On war

Book • 1962

Carl von Clausewitz's "On War" is a seminal work on military strategy, exploring the complex interplay of military, political, and social factors in warfare.

It emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of war as a dynamic and unpredictable phenomenon.

The book delves into various aspects of military strategy, including the role of chance, the importance of morale, and the relationship between war and politics.

Its enduring influence is evident in its continued relevance to military studies, international relations, and strategic thinking.

It remains a cornerstone of military theory.

Mentioned by

Dr. Vanya Eftimova Bellinger

Bill Murray

Michael Walsh

Mentioned in 28 episodes

Mentioned by

Sarah Paine

to explain the 'culminating point of attack' concept in conventional land warfare.

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Jocko Willink

as a famous book that they have not covered on the podcast yet.

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Mentioned by

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in the introduction, highlighting his work in military strategy.

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Recommended by

Noah Feldman

as a highly influential book on war.

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Brett McKay

in relation to the concept of 'friction' in complex systems and how multiple factors can contribute to failure.

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Recommended by Noah Feldman as the single most influential book on war written since Sun Tzu's Art of War.

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James Holmes

in discussion of peacetime strategic leadership.

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Mentioned by Jonathan Hackett as an example of a culturally influential military text.

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Brett McKay

when discussing the role of intuition in strategy, referencing Clausewitz's observations on the Napoleonic Wars.

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Andrew Lambert

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Beatrice Heuser

in relation to Corbett's adaptation of Clausewitz's theories to include naval strategy.

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Mentioned by

Jeffrey Sachs

when discussing war as a continuation of politics.

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Mentioned by

Tobias Carlisle

when discussing strategic literature and the concept of 'kudoi'.

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Mentioned by

Roger Martin

as a source of inspiration for his strategic thinking.

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Jocko Willink

in the context of Admiral McRaven's book, Spec Ops, and his theory of special operations.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Vanya Eftimova Bellinger

, who specializes in Carl von Clausewitz's work.

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Mentioned by

Bill Murray

, referring to Peter Paret and Michael Howard's translation of Clausewitz's work on war.

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Mentioned by

Michael Walsh

in chapter one of "A Rage to Conquer", discussing his theories on war.

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Mentioned by

Tobias Carlisle

in reference to the concept of 'coup d'oeil', particularly in the context of military strategy.

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Mentioned by

Mark Linsenmeyer

as someone who often appears in philosophy discussions about war.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Hall

when discussing influential works on conflict and strategy.

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