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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 1, Various Aspects of Attack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is strategy according to Clausewitz in Book 3, Chapter 1?
(a) The use of engagements.
(b) The supply line safety.
(c) The setting up of the army.
(d) The thinking prior to battle.

2. What does Clausewitz tell the reader is better than reading and learning about war strategy from books?
(a) Luck.
(b) Learning under a good commander.
(c) Learning abroad.
(d) Experience.

3. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The need for an army to walk.
(b) The physical effort.
(c) The intellectual training.
(d) The need for good horses.

4. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As being plunged in darkness.
(b) As a good life lesson.
(c) As an eye opening experience.
(d) As the first step toward real manhood.

5. What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz?
(a) Into an all in situation.
(b) Into chaos.
(c) Their opposites.
(d) Into pure attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What controls the strategist according to Clausewitz?

2. What portion of the war plans do lower ranking figures usually implement according to Clausewitz?

3. What are the defensive lines of thinking concerned about according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?

5. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?

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