Theory, Ideals, and Reality: Military Theory and the Ideal and Real Roles of the Prussian Army, 1830-1871 or Who Influenced the Prussian Army and What made them do what they did?

Abstract

The goals and actual activities of the Prussian Army are compared to the theories of Jomini and Clausewitz. Included are how the ideas of these military theorists apply to doctrine, government organization, officer codes, and sociological make-up of the officer corps. The paper concludes that the Prussian Army from 1830-1870 was more influenced by Jomini than Clausewitz and that the army was forced to act more in divergence from their ideal goals. Keywords: Theses, Roles(Behavior), Army, Military theory, Military doctrine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225253

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  • George B. Eaton

Organizations

  • United States Military Academy

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  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Civil War
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • Warfare

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