Clausewitz drew a distinction between limited and unlimited wars. In essence, wars of the first type are fought over territory, while those of the second type are fought to overthrow the opponent's government or force unconditional surrender.

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Clausewitz did indeed differentiate between limited wars (fought over specific goals, such as gaining or protecting territory) and unlimited wars (fought to abolish the opponent's government or force unconditional surrender).

Clausewitz Drew a Distinction Between Limited and Unlimited Wars