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Who heavily edited Clausewitz's "On War" after his death?

  • His wife Marie

  • His brother

  • His son

  • His student

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Marie von Clausewitz, the wife of renowned military theorist Carl von Clausewitz, played a crucial role in shaping the influential work "On War" after her husband's passing. She meticulously edited and annotated the unfinished manuscript, often expanding and clarifying Clausewitz's ideas. Marie's contributions ensured the book's enduring legacy as a foundational text in military strategy and theory.
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