Clausewitz’s “Genius” Analysis
Clausewitz’s “Genius” Analysis
Clausewitz is arguably the greatest theorist on war and command known to the Western world. In a short essay, use Clausewitz’s criteria from his chapter on “Genius” and argue whether these criteria can still define a great commander in the modern era. If they can, then explain why. If they are no longer enough, explain why not.
Criteria for Success
- Include evidence from at least two text sources in your response
- Use 1-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double spacing
- Sources must be correctly formatted according to APA guidelines. You must use both in-text citations and provide a reference page.
- Excluding the cover page and references, your paper must be at least 2 pages of written text.
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Introduction
Carl Philip Gottlieb von Clausewitz, was a Prussian general born 1st June of 1780. Despite being a military general, Carl von Clausewitz was a military thinker and whose strategies of war became the most appreciated classics in history. This paper analyzes On War, a book by Carl von Clausewitz on battle tactics on chapter three The Genius for War and if these criteria can still describe a great commander in a contemporary setting.
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