Clausewitz specifically states that defense is a stronger form of war than attack, and makes a very good case for why. "On War" did make the case that having t

Clausewitz specifically states that defense is a stronger form of war than attack, and makes a very good case for why. "On War" did make the case that having two rows of soldiers simply standing on the side of a mountain, shooting at the enemy was a poor use of forces, but still goes on to use numerous examples from the Napoleonic wars and seven years war to demonstrate the advantages of defense.