If the enemy is to be coerced, you must put him in a situation that is even more unpleasant than the sacrifice you call on him to make. The hardships of the situation must not be merely transient - at least not in appearance. Otherwise, the enemy would not give in, but would wait for things to improve.
Carl von ClausewitzA prince or general can best demonstrate his genius by managing a campaign exactly to suit his objectives and his resources, doing neither too much nor too little.
Carl von ClausewitzWhere absolute superiority is not attainable, you must produce a relative one at the decisive point by making skillful use ofwhat you have.
Carl von ClausewitzWar should never be thought of as something autonomous, but always as an instrument of policy.
Carl von Clausewitz