Carl von Clausewitz
Carl Philipp Gottlieb von Clausewitz was a Prussian soldier, military historian, and theorist best known for his treatise "On War." He served in the Rhine campaign and Napoleonic Wars, gaining firsthand experience in combat.
Clausewitz played a key role in forming the coalition that defeated Napoleon Bonaparte by helping negotiate the Convention of Tauroggen.
His military career and observations during these conflicts greatly influenced his writings on war theory.
Clausewitz's work continues to be studied and debated in military academies worldwide, cementing his legacy as one of the most important military thinkers in history.
