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Clausewitz's thoughts on war are rooted in a view of war as what kind of activity?

  • A philosophical puzzle

  • A social activity

  • An artist's canvas

  • A chameleon

Answer

War, according to Clausewitz, is a chameleon-like activity. Just as a chameleon adapts its appearance to its surroundings, so too must military strategies adapt to the ever-changing circumstances of war. This view emphasizes the need for flexibility and adaptability in military thinking, rather than relying on rigid doctrines or preconceived notions of how wars should be fought.
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