Book 4, Chapter 3
The engagement in general.
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From On War by Carl von Clausewitz
The engagement is the single activity in war; the major battle aimed at destroying enemy forces is the bloody, decisive means to strategic ends.
Book 4, Chapter 11
The use of battle: 'destruction of the enemy's forces is the dominating principle of war.'
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The main battle and its decisive character.
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