Clausewitz's views on war were contrary to those of which theorist?
Adam Smith
Sun Tzu
Antoine-Henri Jomini
Niccolò Machiavelli
Answer
Jomini, a Swiss military theorist, advocated for a more cautious and calculated approach to warfare, emphasizing the importance of logistics, terrain, and maneuver. Clausewitz, on the other hand, believed that war was a dynamic and unpredictable phenomenon, and that success relied on decisiveness, boldness, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
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