On Clausewitz was a German-Prussian soldier and military theorist. He emphasized the analysis of the experience of war rather than strategy and tactics due to the unpredictability of war. He is most well-known for his idea that war is a continuation of politics by other means, thus stressing the significance of the political aspects of warfare. Though he highlighted the virtues of professional armies he also understood the advantage of superiority in numbers.\u2028\u2028Clausewitz himself served in the Prussian army against Revolutionary France and served under Russia against Napoleon\u2019s invasion of Russia in 1812. Consider Clausewitz\u2019s experiences of warfare and how they influenced his military theories. Specifically, think about how Clausewitz\u2019s idea of \u201cpeople\u2019s war\u201d is related to his assumption that \u201cabsolute war\u201d is the logical result of opposing military forces. \u2028\u2028Write an essay that explains Clausewitz\u2019s idea of a people\u2019s war. Your essay should describe the specific elements of a people\u2019s war, the effects of the increased size of armies, the makeup of the people in these armies, the physical conditions that benefit a people\u2019s war, and the significance of defense. How did Clausewitz think a people\u2019s war should be fought?\u2028 Read the primary source. http:\/\/media.pearsoncmg.com\/ph\/hss\/SSA_SHARED_MEDIA_1\/history\/MHL\/WW\/documents\/Clausewitz_On_War_Arming_Nation.html ______________________________________ Paper Assignment (20 points)-Due on Wednesday (Turn in the printed copy in class). Separate Cover page with Name. 2 1\/2 pp to 3 pp. double-spaced (do not use any footnotes). Avoid using any quotes (from the primary source). Template (suggestion) Introduction: Historical background \u2013 Napoleonic Wars. Main Body: Answer the Questions. Conclusion: Significance of Clausewitz\u2019s writing in the context of history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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