The worst of all conditions in which a belligerent can find… - Carl von Clausewitz

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The worst of all conditions in which a belligerent can find himself is to be utterly defenseless.

Carl von Clausewitz

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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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We have assigned to resolution the office of removing the torments of doubt, and the dangers of delay, when there are no sufficient motives for guidance.

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The worst of all conditions in which a belligerent can find himself is to be utterly defenseless. - Carl von Clausewitz

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