Clergyman's

We may add that the Poland of the fifteenth century was one of the most civilised states of Europe.
- Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

We may add that the Poland of the fifteenth century was one of the most civilised states of Europe.
- Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

Strategy is a system of expedients; it is more than a mere scholarly discipline. It is the translation of knowledge to practical life, the improvement of the original leading thought in accordance with continually changing situations.
- Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

The tactical result of an engagement forms the base for new strategic decisions because victory or defeat in a battle changes the situation to such a degree that no human acumen is able to see beyond the first battle. In this sense one should understand Napoleon's saying: ""I have never had a plan of operations.""
Therefore no plan of operations extends with any certainty beyond the first contact with the main hostile force.
- Helmuth von Moltke the Elder