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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. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?

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

3. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?

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

5. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destruction of the enemy's forces"?

2. What does Clausewitz say about geniuses and rules?

3. Besides military defeat, what does Clausewitz think are grounds for peace in a war?

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

5. What objectives will incidentally bring the enemy's collapse according to Clausewitz?

6. What does Clausewitz says about great commanders?

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

8. What is friction according to Clausewitz?

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

10. What does Clausewitz say of the analysis of several battles at the same time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz says that the result of war is never final. Analyze the wars in Europe for the 30 years prior to the writing of the book and explain why Clausewitz thinks that war is never final. Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Clausewitz talks about the "military spirit." Define military spirit and explain how a man can develop it. Make sure to include the role of the society, parental circle and country in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

According to Clausewitz, a number of peace treaties were concluded without one of the fighters being "called powerless." What would compel a country whose forces can still fight effectively to ask for peace? Use the text to support your statements.

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