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

2. What brings value to a strategy according to Clausewitz?
(a) How well the war divert people from actual problems.
(b) The political gain of the emperor.
(c) The generals implementing it.
(d) The results.

3. What does Clausewitz say determines the military objectives and the amount of force assigned to a war?
(a) The will of the generals in charge.
(b) The social object.
(c) The political object.
(d) The size of the army.

4. What does Clausewitz say was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?
(a) Supply.
(b) Artillery.
(c) Cavalry.
(d) Infantry.

5. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?
(a) People with an iron will.
(b) People who are smart enough to foresee the friction.
(c) People who don't care.
(d) People who are not smart enough to realize the problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Clausewitz, what general would never have prevailed had he fought like Charles XII?

2. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

3. What must the strategist do during war according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz say about holding new territories?

5. How many activities does Clausewitz say strategic methods consist of?

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