On War — Volume 1

and to introduce into the philosophy of War itself a principle of moderation would be an absurdity

the compulsory submission of the enemy to our will is the ultimate object

is therefore the MEANS

Violence, that is to say, physical force

WAR THEREFORE IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL.

Polarity therefore lies in that to which both bear a relation, in the decision, but not in the attack or defence itself.

the political object, as the original motive of the War, will be the standard for determining both the aim of the military force and also the amount of effort to be made.

the aim of all action in War is to disarm the enemy

Two motives lead men to War: instinctive hostility and hostile intention.

the sum of available means and the strength of the Will.