View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hitler's Run of Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The principle of mobility applies to units on what scale?
(a) It applies on all scales.
(b) Corps-level scales.
(c) Division-level scales.
(d) Platoon-level scales.

2. Which of the following major factors that was developed in warfare in the period between 1854 and 1914 made it harder to employ the indirect approach?
(a) Concentration of forces.
(b) The machine gun.
(c) Observation balloons.
(d) The railway.

3. What factor aided Napoleon in his ascent to become ruler of a united France?
(a) Rapid militarization.
(b) Unrest in occupied territories.
(c) Popular support for a new form of government.
(d) Strong economic growth.

4. Which war demonstrated the risks of using a largely unprofessional force?
(a) The Spanish Civil War.
(b) The Crimean War.
(c) The Baltic War.
(d) The American Civil War.

5. How does the author characterize the France that develops under Napoleon?
(a) It lacked real military strength.
(b) It was a menace.
(c) It was weaker than it appeared at the time.
(d) It was a strong force for peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?

2. After the second war with Persia, Greece secured about how many years of peace and freedom from the Persians?

3. In preparation for a possible war with Germany, France based their strategy on the writings of which general?

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

5. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 309 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample