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Germany and the Next War

By Friedrich von Bernhardi
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The author argues that the nation must reject pacifism and embrace the right and duty to wage war to secure political strength and colonial expansion, assessing historical development, strategic aims, and perceived threats from rival powers. He examines military and naval preparedness, universal service, armaments, mobilization, and tactical organization while criticizing arbitration and peace movements as harmful. Chapters outline required reforms in army structure, reserve formations, coastal and fleet defense, and the political sacrifices needed to achieve world-power status, urging clear national objectives, readiness for a continental conflict, and coordination of military, economic, and diplomatic measures.

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Friedrich von Bernhardi

Friedrich von Bernhardi was a German general and military theorist known for his influential works on cavalry and warfare. His notable publications include "Cavalry in Future Wars," where he explored the evolving role of cavalry in modern military strategy, and "Germany and the Next War," which presented his views on the geopolitical landscape of the early 20th century. Bernhardi's writings contributed to the discourse on military tactics and the implications of technology in warfare, reflecting the strategic thinking of his time. His ideas remain a point of reference in studies of military history and theory.

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