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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 think of genius and established rules?

2. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?

3. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?

4. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. According to Clausewitz, what was initially considered the art of war by the first war theorists?

8. When do the hostilities end according to Clausewitz?

9. What is just as important as physical fitness?

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think Clausewitz is right when he says that wars between civilized nations are less cruel and destructive than between "savages"? Use the text to support your statements.

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