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What rule did the theorist first declare as the one and only according to Clausewitz? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications)

Superiority of infantry.

Superiority of archery.

Superiority of cavalry.

Numerical superiority.

What do nations usually focus on according to Clausewitz? (from Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims)

Accumulation of riches.

Its own interests.

Land acquisition.

Creation of a large army.

What does Clausewitz say about the time passed to acquire knowledge in Book 2, Chapter 5? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples)

It will be missed.

It is well spent.

It is not very long.

It is too long.

What did previous theorists exclude from the rules according to Clausewitz? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications)

Government.

Countries.

Army size.

Genius.

What does Clausewitz claim as a vital component of critical analysis? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples)

Have a classical education.

Be from an aristocratic family.

Investigation and evaluation of means used in warfare.

Studying at 2 or more war colleges.

What portion of the war plans do lower ranking figures usually implement according to Clausewitz? (from Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues)

The easy portion.

The tactical portion.

The small portion.

The unimportant portion.

What can one do with a small force according to Clausewitz? (from Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims)

Attack a small objective.

Integrate it to a larger force.

Use it as a scout.

Defense.

What does Clausewitz say will determine the character of the war? (from Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims)

Political leaders.

Military leaders.

Policies.

The small people.

Where should strategic plans be made according to Clausewitz? (from Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues)

At low level.

At mid level.

On the spot.

At the highest level.

10)

What are high ranking officers usually not, according to Clausewitz? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples)

Geniuses.

Smart people.

Scholarly personnel.

Good learners.

11)

What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz? (from Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 1, Various Aspects of Attack)

Into an all in situation.

Into chaos.

Into pure attack.

Their opposites.

12)

What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules? (from Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues)

Genius can override rules.

Genius makes the rules.

Genius follows rules to the letter.

Genius expands the rules.

13)

What does Clausewitz say is more difficult to do during a war? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples)

See the consequences of an action.

Trace effects back to its causes.

Send units on suicide missions.

Make a good decision.

14)

What does Clausewitz say the best soldiers, national leaders and generals have in common? (from Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory)

They have clear goals.

They are good orators.

They have no fear.

They have superior intelligence.

15)

According to Clausewitz, what cannot be ignored in war? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications)

The canon's maker.

The breed of the horses.

The walking speed of the army.

Moral values.

16)

When is initiative more helpful according to Clausewitz? (from Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms)

In strategy.

In attack.

In defense.

In tactic.

17)

According to Clausewitz, what support is less important than government and soldier support during actual military operations? (from Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory)

Public support.

Media support.

Financial support.

Spousal support.

18)

What effect can physical violence have on troops if they don't understand why violence should be used according to Clausewitz? (from Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 2, Force, Reserves & Space)

Boredom.

Fear.

Drop in morale.

Anticipation.

19)

What does the old political landscape permit according to Clausewitz? (from Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 1, Elements & Objectives of War- the Defeat of the Enemy)

For Italy to expand into France.

For two European countries to go to war without involving any other country.

For Prussia to dominate the political scene.

For one event to precipitate a global war.

20)

What relationship does Clausewitz emphasize in Book 6, Chapter 2? (from Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims)

War and peace.

War and politics.

Diplomacy and army size.

Attack and defense.

21)

What does Clausewitz say dictates how much control an official must maintain over others? (from Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues)

His age.

His country.

His gender.

His rank.

22)

What does Clausewitz say can be challenging to do during a particular campaign? (from Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms)

Wait.

Surrender.

Defend.

Attack.

23)

What qualities does Clausewitz describe as imperative for a commander? (from Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues)

Luck and intelligence.

Aristocracy and good education.

Steadfastness and intelligence.

Steadfastness and loyalty.

24)

What is the Russian front famous for according to Clausewitz? (from Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms)

Being large.

Being weak.

Defeating enemies.

Being unprotected.

25)

What faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz? (from Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications)

Base.

Supply.