Historical pattern
Carl von Clausewitz On War 1832
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•Message
•Clausewitz did not see that
many non-cooperative, or conflicting, centers of
gravity paralyze adversary by denying him the opportunity
to operate in a directed fashion, hence they impede
vigorous activity and magnify friction.
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•Likely
result
•Operations end in a “bloodbath”—via the well regulated stereotyped
tactics and unimaginative battles of attrition suggested
by Clausewitz.