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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 is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?
(a) To break the enemy's morale.
(b) To hold the line whatever happens.
(c) To destroy the enemy.
(d) To preserve own's fighting force.

2. What does Clausewitz think of the rule first declared to be the one and only?
(a) It wouldn't stand to reality.
(b) It was only true for infantry.
(c) It was the one and only.
(d) It was true at the time.

3. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?
(a) Bad terrain.
(b) Bad commanders.
(c) The situation not appearing as it is.
(d) Inexperienced soldiers.

4. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?
(a) A single long battle.
(b) A long succession of battles.
(c) A short single blow.
(d) A succession of single blows with short periods of peace times.

5. What does Clausewitz call part of a full scope war that sees several tactical engagements in Book 5, Chapter 2?
(a) Military campaigns.
(b) Engagements groups.
(c) Small wars.
(d) Skirmishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What terrain does Clausewitz say might allow for a different type of use than the one he advocates?

2. According to Clausewitz, why should events be studied one by one and in great detail?

3. What faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?

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

5. What type of engagement does Clausewitz say has a superior value?

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