Thesis: von Bernhardi's work considered the waging of war to be a biological necessity by which states were able to remove those who were weaker from society with continuing the life of individuals who served states which needed increased resources in order to support their population.

x- War is an inevitable and good facet of all forms of civilization

x- War is an expression of Social Darwinism- nations must struggle so the strongest survive,

x- War is necessary for states with growing populations to survive through increasing their territory

x- Might is the supreme right, military authority is universally recognized as the defining force