Quote from Clausewitz

[Cyclone]

It's been awhile since I've posted here, but rest assured I am a member so please be informed of that before you chew my butt for not introducing myself again in the new members section.

Let me get right to the point. I've heard a quote that reads something along the lines, "Never engage the same enemy for too long or he will adapt to your tactics." This has been credited to Carl von Clausewitz. My question is, in what writings of his can you find this? I've read both On War and Principles of War, but I can't recall this line being in either of them. If it is, and if someone knows where, would you please be so generous as to enlighten me? Thanks.

[JohnP]

Originally Posted by Cyclone

It's been awhile since I've posted here, but rest assured I am a member so please be informed of that before you chew my butt for not introducing myself again in the new members section.

Let me get right to the point. I've heard a quote that reads something along the lines, "Never engage the same enemy for too long or he will adapt to your tactics." This has been credited to Carl von Clausewitz. My question is, in what writings of his can you find this? I've read both On War and Principles of War, but I can't recall this line being in either of them. If it is, and if someone knows where, would you please be so generous as to enlighten me? Thanks.

May I offer this site?

http://www.military-quotes.com/quotes.htm


Welcome back, you need to drop in more often.

If HE has you listed as a friend that you can’t be all bad.

[Dirtynappy]

Von Clauswitz was a loser who simply penned what other generals were talking about in regards to Napoleon. It was Wellington himself that spoke about Napoleonic Warfare and how he knew what Napoleon was going to do because his tactics were tried and true.

Kind of like Desert Storm.

[JohnP]

Originally Posted by Dirtynappy

Von Clauswitz was a loser who simply penned what other generals were talking about in regards to Napoleon. It was Wellington himself that spoke about Napoleonic Warfare and how he knew what Napoleon was going to do because his tactics were tried and true.

Kind of like Desert Storm.

And you base this information on????

When you make a statement of this magnitude, please post you sources.

[Dirtynappy]

Originally Posted by JohnP

And you base this information on????

When you make a statement of this magnitude, please post you sources.

You gonna give me a grade, Professor?

[HairyEyeball]

Originally Posted by Dirtynappy

You gonna give me a grade, Professor?

Based on your performance so far, about 60 degrees - all downhill, with no brakes.

[Dirtynappy]

Criminal Justice degree with minor in History and have written 4 papers on Napoleon ranging from History of the French Revolution, Napoleonic Warfare (included Von Clauswitz, Wellington, Csar Nicholas, and Blucher) to Napoleon versus The Romantics for British Literature.

Yet you guys have PhD's

[OBOOT]

Originally Posted by Dirtynappy

Criminal Justice degree with minor in History and have written 4 papers on Napoleon ranging from History of the French Revolution, Napoleonic Warfare (included Von Clauswitz, Wellington, Csar Nicholas, and Blucher) to Napoleon versus The Romantics for British Literature.

Yet you guys have PhD's

Unless you're a one pump chump with no combat experience, and a staunch Conservative and a neat-o forum you have no idea what real American and Military history is.

OH BTW My "dumb illiterate 3rd grade ass" actually holds a Bachelor's in U.S. History with a Masters in Information Technology Management along with over 37 active information technology degrees including a CCIE, MCITP, MCSA, MCSE +I +M, CEHA, A+ Net+ etc....

Did your infinite e-Wisdom detect all that? Man you guys are gullible choad loving pogues here.

[JohnP]

Originally Posted by Dirtynappy

Criminal Justice degree with minor in History and have written 4 papers on Napoleon ranging from History of the French Revolution, Napoleonic Warfare (included Von Clauswitz, Wellington, Csar Nicholas, and Blucher) to Napoleon versus The Romantics for British Literature.

Yet you guys have PhD's

That mean’s you have insight. I’m not a professor, never claimed to be one.

My request was a site or area to go so that we may gather the same information. From your list of qualifications, you provided, could you please expound on your theories. This is not an attempt to be flippant or to ridicule, it is an honest request and I really want to know. (I have a buddy here that is a professor of history at the local college. I love to put him in his place. The latest example was of why the VP of the Confederacy was allowed to hold federal office after the War of Northern Aggression when the President of the Confederacy wasn’t.)

[JohnP]

Originally Posted by OBOOT

Unless you're a one pump chump with no combat experience, and a staunch Conservative and a neat-o forum you have no idea what real American and Military history is.

OH BTW My "dumb illiterate 3rd grade ass" actually holds a Bachelor's in U.S. History with a Masters in Information Technology Management along with over 37 active information technology degrees including a CCIE, MCITP, MCSA, MCSE +I +M, CEHA, A+ Net+ etc....

Did your infinite e-Wisdom detect all that? Man you guys are gullible choad loving pogues here.

Unfortunately, history was a requirement for my degree. I was able to CLEP most of it.

I appreciate typing in a manner that is succinct and legible. I apologize for assuming the 3rd grade education, but when you come in “acting the fool,” what did you expect? There is a time and place for everything, if you walked into a new unit acting like you did, would not your Top, PS, SL and TL correct the situation in one, big, freakin’ hurry? If we came to your house and played rough, would you not correct us?

I’m calming down in my old age. I used to call out anyone who challenged my position. I now ask for meaningful dialog. If you wish to ask for my qualifications, please PM me and we can discuss.