War is an alternative to diplomacy and is engaged in to gain land,prestige,and other benefits.It will be engaged in only if political leaders judge its benefits to outweigh the costs.This reflects the view of __________.
A)Konrad Lorenz
B)Carl von Clausewitz
C)Edward O.Wilson
D)Nikolai Lenin
E)Karl Marx

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This statement reflects the view of Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian general and military theorist known for his book "On War," in which he argued that war is a continuation of politics by other means and that military strategy must be guided by political objectives. Von Clausewitz asserts that war is a rational decision made by political leaders who weigh the potential benefits against the costs, and that victory is achieved not only through military force but also by breaking the enemy's will to fight.

War Is an Alternative to Diplomacy and Is Engaged in to Gain