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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 does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?

2. What does Clausewitz say about the time passed to acquire knowledge in Book 2, Chapter 5?

3. What is necessary to make theoretical sense of actual events according to Clausewitz?

4. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?

5. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is just as important as physical fitness?

2. What does Clausewitz think can bolster morale and cohesion in an army?

3. Why does Clausewitz believe that the wars between civilized countries are less cruel and destructive than between savages?

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

5. When do the hostilities end according to Clausewitz?

6. What does Clausewitz say about war strategy education?

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Clausewitz often talks of Bonaparte and Frederick as examples of great generals. Compare Frederick and Bonaparte and draw your own conclusion on whether or not they can be considered great generals based on their actions.

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