On War Quiz Questions | Quiz: Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 2, Force, Reserves & Space to Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms

Quiz: Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 2, Force, Reserves & Space to Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What reason does Clausewitz give for the way the majority of the time in war is spent?
a) To move the troops from one battlefield to the other.
b) To rest the troops.
c) The strategy demands it.
d) To set up defenses.

2. What possibility does a good defensive position offer the general in charge according to Clausewitz?
a) To launch a powerful offensive.
b) To retreat quickly.
c) To wait for the enemy indefinitely.
d) To rest the troops.

3. What does Clausewitz say about the use of...
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