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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say has a profound effect on methods used in war?
(a) The soldiers.
(b) The weapons.
(c) The aims.
(d) The government.

2. What is pivotal to successful offensive aims according to Clausewitz?
(a) Good communication.
(b) Speed.
(c) Physical and moral superiority.
(d) Large number of firearms.

3. What does Clausewitz say will force an enemy to withdraw from a previously conquered territory?
(a) The capture of a depot.
(b) Capturing its commanding officer.
(c) Destroying its camp.
(d) Cutting its supply lines.

4. What are Clausewitz views on fear in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) It is a good condition to put the enemy in.
(b) It should be mastered by soldiers.
(c) It should be ignored are irrelevant.
(d) A large army is less prone to it.

5. When is initiative more helpful according to Clausewitz?
(a) In attack.
(b) In tactic.
(c) In defense.
(d) In strategy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

3. What is the most prominent form of defensive tactics according to Clausewitz?

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

5. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?

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