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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. According to Clausewitz, what is typically not decisive in a long term conflict?
2. What topic appears in the last few chapters of On War?
3. What definition of defense does Clausewitz give in Book 4, Chapter 1?
4. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?
5. What situation does Clausewitz envision being the only one where one can completely destroy the army of the enemy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Clausewitz think of the concentration of forces?
2. What does Clausewitz' personal experiences teach him concerning war?
3. What building does Clausewitz say is particularly important in military campaigns?
4. What use of a small force does Clausewitz talk about in the book 8?
5. What is the theatre of operation according to Clausewitz?
6. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him concerning the use of tactics by high ranking officers?
7. Who does Clausewitz argue are more prone to self-sacrifice?
8. According to Clausewitz, what is the majority of time spent on during war?
9. What does Clausewitz say of an army using the purely defensive mode?
10. What does Clausewitz says tempers his own view on the superiority of defense?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
According to Clausewitz, once the expenditures of war go above that of the value and the objectives of the war, peace must follow. Why do you think a country could be compelled not to follow that rule? Use the text to support your statements.
Essay Topic 2
Clausewitz says that the result of war is never final. Analyze the wars in Europe for the 30 years prior to the writing of the book and explain why Clausewitz thinks that war is never final. Use the text to support your statements.
Essay Topic 3
Clausewitz often talks of Bonaparte and Frederick as examples of great generals. Compare Frederick and Bonaparte and draw your own conclusion on whether or not they can be considered great generals based on their actions.
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