Carl von Clausewitz Quotes

The more a general is accustomed to place heavy demands on his soldiers, the more he can depend on their response.

Carl von Clausewitz

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• The more a general is accustomed to place heavy demands on his soldiers, the more he can depend on their response.

  

  Carl von Clausewitz
  • Place
  • Soldiers
  • Depend