Wars of position, wars of maneuver

The concepts of “war of position” and “war of maneuver” are widely, and incorrectly, attributed to Antonio Gramsci. They also serve as a glimpse into longstanding debates over theories of causation and the decisive element in both figurative and literal wars. By obscuring the sources and debates that gave rise to Gramsci’s use of these … Continue reading Wars of position, wars of maneuver