

#1080
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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.
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.
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Mentioned in 20 episodes
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as a famous book that they have not covered on the podcast yet.


Jocko Willink

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in the introduction, highlighting his work in military strategy.


Echo Charles

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as a highly influential book on war.


Noah Feldman

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


Brett McKay

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The 3 Types of Failure (And How to Learn From Each)
Recommended by Noah Feldman as the single most influential book on war written since Sun Tzu's Art of War.

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#617: In Case You Missed It: July 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
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in discussion of peacetime strategic leadership.

James Holmes

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Habits of Maritime Strategists with James Holmes
Mentioned by Jonathan Hackett as an example of a culturally influential military text.

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Theory vs. Practice: What is Irregular War?
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when discussing the role of intuition in strategy, referencing Clausewitz's observations on the Napoleonic Wars.


Brett McKay

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


Andrew Lambert

Beatrice Heuser

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S1E1: Sir Julian Corbett and the British Way of War with Professor Andrew Lambert
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as a source of inspiration for his strategic thinking.


Roger Martin

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#108 - Doing Strategy in a World of Ruthless Change with Roger Martin
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in the context of Admiral McRaven's book, Spec Ops, and his theory of special operations.


Jocko Willink

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290: Sea Stories and Tales of Terror, with Admiral William McRaven
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in chapter one of "A Rage to Conquer", discussing his theories on war.

Michael Walsh

MICHAEL WALSH | Battles That Changed the Course of Western History (Ep. 710)
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when discussing influential works on conflict and strategy.


Ryan Hall

#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles
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as a highly influential military theorist whose work is discussed and critiqued in this podcast.


Jocko Willink


Echo Charles

286: The Indirect Approach is The Best "Strategy" in All Cases.
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in the context of military strategy, particularly his concept of "mass" and its limitations.


Jocko Willink


Dave Burke

285: STRATEGY. How the Long Way Around is The Shortest Distance Between Two Points.
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as a source of insights into competition.

PJ Maykish

Crafting A National Tech Strategy and Reviving Net Tech Assessment
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, highlighting the warning against starting a war without a clear objective and plan.

Bradley Thayer

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in the context of military leadership and mentorship.

Stuart Scheller

316: High Stakes Push-Back and Accountability. W/ Stuart Scheller
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in the context of B.H. Liddell Hart's critique of his theories.


Jocko Willink


Dave Burke

287: Be Sure You Can See The Pathways To Victory... Then Start.
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throughout the podcast as a key text in understanding war and its complexities.


Benjamin Studebaker

Elizabeth Dearden-Williams

Clausewitz (w/Elizabeth Dearden-Williams)