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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

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

3. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?

4. What definition does Clausewitz give of wearing down the enemy?

5. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz think of military knowledge through books?

2. According to Clausewitz, what needs to be subdued to win a war?

3. What does Clausewitz thinks of the relative strength of attack and defense?

4. What motive to make war always exists according to Clausewitz?

5. What do officers have to cultivate and why according to Clausewitz?

6. What are novices of war surprised to discover concerning tactics and strategy?

7. What must the strategist in charge of a war do according to Clausewitz?

8. What didn't the invention of gun powder, advances in fire arms and the advance of civilization alter, according to Clausewitz?

9. What is the difference between strategy and tactics according to Clausewitz?

10. What are the three separate activities necessary for warfare according to Clausewitz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Clausewitz, once the expenditures of war go above that of the value and the objectives of the war, peace must follow. Why do you think a country could be compelled not to follow that rule? Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

How does Clausewitz see the foot soldier of the Prussian army? Use the social landscape of the 19th century to explain Clausewitz' views.

Essay Topic 3

Clausewitz says that each side compels its opponent to follow suit until the extreme of force is reached. Do you think that that concept is still valid today? Analyze the yearly number of war victims in the last century to build your argument.

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