Clausewitz and the Soviets.

Abstract

The basic question is whether the study of Clausewitz would be valuable from the point of view of understanding the Soviets. Data was gathered by examining the heritage of Lenin and specifically his study of Clausewitz. The writings of Lenin and specifically his study of Clausewitz. The evaluation was made of Soviet military science. For Lenin, Clausewitzian thought provided a theoretical framework for legitimizing the Marx-Engels ideology. Succeeding generations of Soviets were attracted to Clausewitz because of his understanding of war. Clausewitzian theories have become so mingled with Russian military science that the latter cannot be understood without the former. Should the American military officer study Clausewitz? Certainly if he or she has a desire to know the enemy. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 29, 1985
Accession Number
ADA157007

Entities

People

  • W. F. Karbowsky

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civil War
  • Communism
  • Doctrine
  • Governments
  • Identification
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Military Strategy
  • Recognition
  • Societies
  • Students
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies