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Clausewitz

biographical name

Clau·​se·​witz ˈklau̇-zə-ˌvits How to pronounce Clausewitz (audio)
Carl von 1780–1831 Prussian general and military strategist
Clausewitzian adjective

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“Clausewitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Clausewitz. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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