War is mainly a catalogue of blunders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- War is essentially a series of mistakes.
- In plain terms
- War consists mainly of blunders.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize war’s propensity for error.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What causes repeated errors in war?
- Can war be conducted without blunders?
Another view
It glosses over strategic successes.
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