Did his books influence German World War II strategy?
No
Yes, but only slightly
Yes
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Answer
Yes, Clausewitz's books did influence German World War II strategy. The German army's general staff had a deep respect for Clausewitz's writings, and they used his principles to develop their own military strategy. Clausewitz's belief that war is a continuation of politics by other means was especially influential in the German army's decision to launch a surprise attack on Poland in 1939.
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