What is Carl von Clausewitz known for?

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I am known for my work 'On War,' a comprehensive analysis of warfare and its underlying principles. My primary contribution lies in defining war not as an isolated act, but as a continuation of political intercourse, conducted through other means. This perspective, that war is subordinate to political objectives, is central to understanding my theories.

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