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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say reserves can be used for?

2. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him about war and their similarities?

3. What is pivotal to successful offensive aims according to Clausewitz?

4. When is initiative more helpful according to Clausewitz?

5. Who does Clausewitz say attacked Prussia twice 20 years ago?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

2. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

3. What does Clausewitz say of an army using the purely defensive mode?

4. Why does Clausewitz say that there is a special relationship between attack and defense?

5. In what country did Clausewitz serve in the military?

6. What does Clausewitz says tempers his own view on the superiority of defense?

7. What does Clausewitz' personal experiences teach him concerning war?

8. Who does Clausewitz argue are more prone to self-sacrifice?

9. Why should one always keep a reserve according to Clausewitz?

10. How does Clausewitz define defense?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trinity is one of most important concepts of the book. Give the definition of trinity for Clausewitz, using the book as reference. Explain each element of Trinity and how they apply to war.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Clausewitz is right when he says that wars between civilized nations are less cruel and destructive than between "savages"? Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Clausewitz talks about the "military spirit." Define military spirit and explain how a man can develop it. Make sure to include the role of the society, parental circle and country in your answer.

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