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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. How long does Clausewitz say it would take a man to compile a proper survey of history?

2. What did previous theorists exclude from the rules according to Clausewitz?

3. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?

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

5. What is the third property according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Clausewitz think of the time spent on the acquisition of knowledge?

3. What type of men are best at dealing with friction according to Clausewitz and how are they found?

4. What does Clausewitz say about war strategy education?

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

6. How does Clausewitz calculate the power of resistance of the enemy?

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

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

9. What does Clausewitz think of the influence of army numbers in war?

10. What does Clausewitz say about geniuses and rules?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz qualifies the power of resistance as the product of the total means at his disposal and the strength of his will. Which one is the most important in current asymmetrical war such as Afghanistan and Iraq?

Essay Topic 2

Clausewitz' work is divided in 8 Books. Why do you think Clausewitz chose to divide it in such a way? Do you think that division helps or detracts from the goal of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Clausewitz talks about the importance of the popularity of the campaign in war. How does popularity affect the war? Make sure to give at least 3 examples; one for the political aspect, one for the tactical aspect and one for the strategic aspect and use the text to support your statements.

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