Clausewitz

/ˌklaʊzəˈvɪts/
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Other forms: Clausewitzes

Definitions of Clausewitz
  1. noun
    Prussian general and military theorist who proposed a doctrine of total war and war as an extension of diplomacy (1780-1831)
    synonyms: Karl von Clausewitz
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    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
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