Clausewitz (Carl von Clausewitz)

Carl von Clausewitz was a 19th-century Prussian general and military theorist, best known for his work "On War." He argued that war is not just a series of battles but a complex political act driven by social and cultural factors. Clausewitz famously stated that "war is the continuation of politics by other means," emphasizing the connection between military actions and political objectives. He introduced concepts such as the "fog of war," which refers to the uncertainty and chaos of conflict, and the "center of gravity," which identifies the critical strength that, if targeted, can lead to an enemy's defeat.