Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals. - Carl von Clausewitz

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Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals.

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About Carl von Clausewitz

Carl von Clausewitz (1 June 1780 – 16 November 1831) was a Prussian general and influential military theorist. He is most famous for his military treatise Vom Kriege, translated into English as On War.

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Native Name: Carl Philipp Gottlieb von Clausewitz
Alternative Names: Carl Philipp Gottlieb Clausewitz • von Clausewitz • Clausewitz
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