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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusions from Twenty-Five Centuries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Decisive results are almost always the result of what kind of strategy?
(a) Rapid offensives.
(b) The direct method.
(c) The indirect method.
(d) Guerilla warfare.

2. Constable du Geusclin always avoided attacking which of the following?
(a) Supply lines.
(b) Fortified cities.
(c) The main body of the enemy forces.
(d) The line of expectation.

3. During William of Normandy's time, what was the state of military strategy?
(a) It was improving greatly.
(b) It was unpopular for being unchivalrous.
(c) It was in decline.
(d) It was almost totally forgotten.

4. How does the author define "Generalship"?
(a) The actual directing of military forces.
(b) The respect received from the troops.
(c) The dominating force of leadership of a commander.
(d) The chain of military command.

5. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?
(a) Psychologically condition them.
(b) Train them to be leaders.
(c) Maintain their individuality.
(d) Equip and protect them.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?

2. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

3. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?

4. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

5. What caused the Romans to restructure their entire military starting in 378 AD?

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