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War “War is nothing but the continuation of political intercourse with the intermixing of other means” (Clauswitz). This dictum, so many times quoted, is from the most famous book on war – called On War – written by Carl Von Clauswitz, a Prussian veteran of the Napoleonic wars. Its simplicity gave many “civilized” leaders the much-needed justification to send millions to their deaths to further their political and social objectives. Looking at mankind’s history, one must …

…Clauswitz: ”I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine … WAR IS HELL.” Bibliography: Keegan, John. The History of Warfare. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1993 Clauswitz, Carl Von. On War. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, & Co. 1911 Donnelly, Thomas. “Eternal Clauswitz.” The National Interest 39 (Spring 1995): 110-112 Buel, Richard. “A History of Warfare Review Article.” History & Theory 34 (November 1995): 90-106 Clauswitz Homepage. 20 Apl. 2000. USMC Command & Staff College. 30 Nov 2000 <http://www.mnsinc.com/cbassfrd/CWZHOME/Keegan/>