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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 was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?

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

3. What does Clausewitz say dictates how much control an official must maintain over others?

4. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

5. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clausewitz think that the result of war is never final?

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

3. What does Clausewitz say about routine?

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

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

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

7. What does Clausewitz think of the current theory on war?

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

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

10. What is strategy, according to Clausewitz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clausewitz says that adapting ones army to a new tactic is necessary to stay on the edge. Discuss how tactics changed since Clausewitz' time and how his book influenced military strategy.

Essay Topic 2

Clausewitz talks about how an army can be on the moral side; meaning one army has the just cause. Analyze the governments of Europe and what they were standing for. Do you think European countries of that time could have the moral high ground against another country? Use the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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