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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Concentrated Essence of Strategy and Tactics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Germany's expansion forced what undesirable condition on it?
(a) It had no allies nearby.
(b) It had too few usable ports.
(c) Communications became impossible.
(d) It was fighting at maximum effort on two fronts.

2. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?
(a) Two years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Ten years.

3. Hitler missed an excellent opportunity to wipe out the English army in what region?
(a) Dunkirk.
(b) Brest.
(c) Bastogne.
(d) Whitfield.

4. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?
(a) To wear down his opponent's strength.
(b) In order to pillage territories more effectively.
(c) For pure fame and glory.
(d) For pyschological effect.

5. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They should be imitated exactly.
(b) They remain important to modern warfare.
(c) They are useful for study only.
(d) They have no relevance to modern warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, what was the state of mobility during World War II?

2. "Grand Strategy" incorporates what two elements of warfare?

3. Late in the war, the primary German leader in the east was allowed to employ the indirect method by using what kind of an attack?

4. According to the author, how should formations be arranged?

5. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

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