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CLAUSEWITZ, Karl von (1780-1831, military theorist). Autograph letter signed ('Clausewitz'), as Director of the Allgemeine Kriegschule (general military school) in Berlin, to Lieutenant von Friedrici, Berlin, 1 July 1825, communicating him the command of the King [Frederick William III] that he proceed directly to the college to take over the duties of the departing Lieutenant von Woyna, 'Es ist mir angenehm mit Euer Hochwohlgeboren auf diese Weise in nähere Verhältnisse zu treten', one page, folio, integral address panel, remnant of seal (seal tear, repaired).
After distinguished service in the Napoleonic wars, Clausewitz was promoted to Major-General in 1818 and appointed director of the Kriegschule. His magnum opus, Von Kriege (On War) was published posthumously, in 1832.
After distinguished service in the Napoleonic wars, Clausewitz was promoted to Major-General in 1818 and appointed director of the Kriegschule. His magnum opus, Von Kriege (On War) was published posthumously, in 1832.
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