In this episode Mick talks with Dr Donald Stoker a professor at the US Naval War College in Monterey. Dr Stoker has written a biography of Carl Von Clausewitz, the famous 19th Century Prussian Officer whose work On War has influenced military thought for over 150 years. Their discussion highlights the career of Clausewitz and dispels the incorrect but popular idea that he was a mere academic. This episode brings the reconciles the reality of the man with his work, plus there are also a few laughs as they explore Big Carl's life.